Valens’ personal achievements

In 375, due to the invasion of the Huns, the Visigoths began to move into the Roman Empire in large numbers. The leader sent an envoy to Antioch the following year to meet with Valens, claiming that the 200,000 Goths he led hoped to enter the Balkans. Valens accepted the Goths' request, hoping to enrich his army with Goths.

But the situation soon got out of control. A large number of Goths continued to move into the Danube River Basin, including some Huns and Alans. The empire's military strength in this area was very weak and unable to deal with them. control it effectively. A widespread Gothic revolt broke out in 377 when Roman soldiers in some areas began to mistreat Gothic immigrants.

After the Danube garrison suffered successive defeats, Valens was forced to set out from Antioch to march in person. On August 9, the elite troops of the Roman Empire led by him were completely defeated in the Battle of Hadrianburg. Defeated with more than 2/3 casualties. Valens himself was injured, trapped in a cabin and burned alive.

Predecessor:

Jovian

Successor:

Theodosius I