Conflict: | Battle of Noviodunum |
Date: | 369 |
Place: | Noviodunum, Moesia (modern-day Romania) |
Result: | Roman victory |
Combatant1: | Roman Empire |
Combatant2: | Thervingi |
Commander1: | Valens |
Commander2: | Athanaric |
Strength1: | Unknown |
Strength2: | Unknown |
Casualties1: | Unknown |
Casualties2: | Unknown |
The Battle of Noviodunum was fought in 369 between the Roman Empire and the Thervingi at Noviodunum, Moesia, modern-day Romania. At this time, the leader of the Thervingi, Athanaric was threatening northern Greece. Having repulsed the invaders at Daphne, Emperor Valens secured a decisive victory against Athanaric at Noviodunum. In September 369, Athanaric accepted an advantageous treaty with Valens, but peace between the Goths and the Romans would turn short-lived.