406

This article is about the year 406. For other uses, see 406 (number).

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Events

By Place

Western Roman Empire

Roman legions in Britain mutiny against Honorius and select Marcus as new emperor. He is soon assassinated and replaced by Gratianus.
With the aid of the chieftan of the Huns, Uldin, Stilicho crushes an army of 200,000 barbarians led by Radagaisus at Fiesole. Stilicho then executes Radagas, and the surviving barbarians are either incorporated into the Roman army or sold as slaves.
December 31 - Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia.

Asia

Approximate date of Chinese traveler Fa Xian's arrival in India.

By Topic

Religion

Stained glass is used for the first time in churches in Rome.

Births

Attila the Hun (approximate date)

Deaths

Godigisel, King of the Vandals.

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