Date
0271-09-24
Category
Wars & Conflicts
Location
Piacenza, Northern Italy, Roman Empire
Archive
Event #917
Roman Emperor Aurelian defeated the invading Juthungi tribe near the city of Placentia in northern Italy. This battle was a decisive moment in securing the Roman Empire's northern borders during the Crisis of the Third Century.
The Juthungi, a Germanic tribe, had invaded Roman territory, posing a significant threat to the stability of the region. Aurelian led Roman legions to counter the incursion, resulting in a clear Roman victory that curtailed further invasions by this group.
This event in context
This event belongs to the Wars & Conflicts timeline. It is anchored to Battle of Placentia. Tagged themes help place it within a wider story chain.
