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Siege of Massilia
Date 413
Location 43°17′N 5°22′E / 43.29°N 5.37°E / 43.29; 5.37
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Visigoths Labarum.svg Western Roman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Ataulf Bonifacius
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown


The siege of Massilia was made by the Visigoths against the Roman city of Massilia, Gallia Narbonensis in 413. Campaigning in southern Gaul, the Visigothic king Ataulf had taken Toulouse and Narbonne and laid siege of Massilia. The city was defended by the capable Roman general Bonifacius. Ataulf failed to take Massilia, and later made peace with Emperor Honorius. Marrying Honorius' sister Galla Placidia. Ataulf was thereafter sent to recover Hispania for the empire.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Asedio de Marsella (413) para niños

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