
Europe in 400.
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Events
By Place
Western Roman Empire
★ First invasion of
Italy by
Alaric (probable date).
★ The
Vandals start their westward trek from
Dacia and
Hungary (approximate date).
Europe
★ The
Franks establish themselves in Northern
Holland.
★ While taking refuge along the
Danube,
Gainas and his
Goths are attacked by the
Huns, killing him and his army. Gainas' head is sent as a gift to
Constantinople by the Hun chieftain
Uldin.
Africa
★ Construction at
Great Zimbabwe begins (approximate date).
Asia
★
Chrysanthemums are introduced to
Japan (approximate date).
By Topic
Religion
★ The mausoleum of
Galerius in
Salonica is converted into a church.
Births
★ Hydatius, bishop of Chaves
★ Salvian, Christian writer (approximate date)
Deaths
★ Empress Duan
★ Empress Dowager Li Lingrong
★ Lü Guang
★ Lü Shao