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The Visigoths were a Germanic people who played a significant role in the history of late antiquity. Here are some key points about them:
Origins: They first appeared in the Balkans as a Roman-allied barbarian military group under the command of Alaric I.
Contact with Rome: Their relationship with the Romans varied, sometimes forming treaties and at other times engaging in warfare.
Sack of Rome: Under Alaric’s leadership, the Visigoths famously sacked Rome in August 410.
Settlement in Gaul and Hispania: After their time in Rome, they were settled in southern Gaul and later extended their authority into Hispania (modern-day Spain and Portugal).
Conversion to Christianity: Around 589, they converted from Arian Christianity to Nicene Christianity, adopting the culture of their Hispano-Roman subjects.
Visigothic Code: They established the Visigothic Code, which unified the legal system for both the Visigothic and Hispano-Roman populations.
The Visigoths’ influence is evident in the cultural and architectural legacy they left behind, particularly in Spain where they established a significant kingdom. Their history is a fascinating blend of conflict, migration, and integration into the Roman world.