Classical era · 251 CE

Battle of Abritus

The Battle of Abritus also known as the Battle of Forum Terebronii occurred near Abritus (modern Razgrad) in the Roman province of Moesia Inferior in the summer of 251. It was fought between the Romans and a federation of Gothic and Scythian tribesmen under the Gothic king Cniva.

When: 251 CE
Where: Dobruja
Era: Classical

Topics

Romania101 CE – today

People

Decius201 CE – 251 CERoman Emperor (201-251)
Herennius Etruscus227 CE – 251 CERoman emperor (220-251)

Before and after

Gothic War248 CE – 253 CE Battle of Barbalissos252 CE Show on timeline

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