Historical eventFebruary 2506

Alaric II

Alaric II, King of the Visigoths, promulgated a collection of Roman law known as the Breviary of Alaric (excerpt pictured).

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When
Thursday, February 2 5061520 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
6th century · 500s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 506.

What happened

Alaric II, King of the Visigoths, promulgated a collection of Roman law known as the Breviary of Alaric (excerpt pictured).

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When did Alaric II happen?

February 2 506 — 1520 years ago, on a Thursday.

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