410 - The Encyclopedia

This article is about the year 410. For other uses, see 410 (number).

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Alaric I deposes Priscus Attalus as Emperor.
August 24-August 27 — The Visigoths under Alaric I sack Rome. They depart with numerous valuables, though the damage is said to have been rather light. This marks the first time since 390 BC that Rome has been sacked.
Emperor Honorius tells Britain to look to its own defences, effectively ending Roman rule in Britain.
General Constantius III is elevated to the position of magister militum.
The city of Alalia in the island of Corsica is devastated by a huge fire, destroying its port and most of the city.

Alaric I, king of the Visigoths
Kumarajiva, Buddhist monk who contributed to the introduction of Buddhism in China and Kashmir
Murong Chao
Yujiulü Shelun

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