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24/08/0410 The fall of Rome, as Visigoth army marched into the city

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The city was attacked by the Visigoths led by King Alaric. At that time, Rome was no longer the capital of the Western Roman Empire, having been replaced in that position first by Mediolanum. This was the first time in almost 800 years that Rome had fallen to a foreign enemy.
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    • Background 

    • First Visigothic invasion of Italy 

    • Second Visigothic invasion of Italy 

    • Aftermath