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Battle of Soissons
Historical Event
486 AD · Clovis I vs. Syagrius · End of Roman Rule in Gaul
486 AD
Key Facts:
- Clovis was roughly 20 years old
- Symbolic end of 'Roman Gaul' though the Western Empire had already ended in 476
- Clovis retained much of the existing Gallo-Roman administrative structure
Overview:
- Fought in 486 AD near Soissons between Clovis I and Syagrius. Clovis's victory ended organized Roman rule in the region.
Timeline:
- 486 battle; 486/487 Syagrius executed.
Witch's Rebirth Canon:
- Book I, Ch. 10, explicitly titled 'Battle of Soissons.'
Sources:
- Gregory of Tours. Modern: Ian Wood, Bernard Bachrach.
Book I
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