Alaric I vs Commius

Alaric I fought as a commander of Gothic auxiliaries for the Roman Empire at the Battle of Adrianople. The Roman army was decisively defeated by the Goths, leading to the death of Emperor Valens and a major shift in Roman military policy.

Alaric I led the Visigoths into Italy, seeking land and recognition from the Roman Empire. He defeated Roman forces at Pollentia and Verona, but was unable to secure a permanent settlement, leading to years of negotiation and conflict.

Alaric I led the Visigothic army in the sack of Rome. The city was plundered for three days, marking the first time Rome had been sacked in 800 years. The event shocked the Roman world and symbolized the decline of the Western Roman Empire.

Alaric I died suddenly in Cosenza, southern Italy, shortly after the sack of Rome. His death was attributed to fever. According to legend, his body was buried in the bed of the Busento River, with the river diverted and then restored to conceal the grave.

Julius Caesar appointed Commius as king of the Atrebates after the Roman conquest of their territory. Commius became a loyal Roman ally, providing cavalry and support for Caesar's campaigns in Gaul and Britain.

Caesar sent Commius to Britain as an envoy to negotiate with British tribes before the first Roman invasion. Commius was briefly imprisoned by the Britons but later released, providing Caesar with intelligence about British resistance.

Commius fought at the Battle of Alesia, where Vercingetorix's forces were besieged by Caesar. After the Gallic defeat, Commius escaped and continued resistance against Roman rule in northern Gaul.

Commius joined Vercingetorix's Gallic rebellion against Rome, abandoning his alliance with Caesar. He led Atrebate forces in the uprising and became a key leader in the resistance.

After continued guerrilla warfare against Roman forces, Commius fled to Britain with his followers. He established a new kingdom among the British Atrebates, escaping Roman pursuit and maintaining his independence.