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Battle of Argentovaria

Part of Roman-Alamanni conflict

Date	May 378 CE
Location	Argentovaria, near Colmar, modern France
Result	Western Roman victory

Belligerents

Western Roman Empire

Lentienses

Commanders and leaders

Mallobaudes
Nannienus

Priarius †

Strength

Unknown

40,000^[1]^{[unreliable source?]}

Casualties and losses

Unknown

31,000 dead^[1]^{[unreliable source?]}

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The Battle of Argentovaria or Battle of Argentaria was fought in May 378 between the Western Roman Empire and the invading army of the Lentienses, a branch of the Alemanni, at Argentovaria (near Colmar, France). The Alemanni were overwhelmed by the Roman legionaries, though stood their ground bravely. Only 9,000 escaped from the field and Priarius, king of the Lentienses, was slain during the battle. The Lentienses disappear from the historical record following this defeat.

Emperor Gratian, who had given the command of the army for the battle to Nannienus and Mallobaudes, gained the title of Alemannicus Maximus.

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