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At which battle did the "Res gestae" end, according to surviving sections?
Battle of Actium
Battle of Cannae
Battle of Adrianople
Battle of Zama
Answer
According to surviving sections, the Res gestae ends with the Battle of Adrianople. This was a battle between the Roman Empire and the Goths that took place in 378 AD. The battle was a decisive victory for the Goths, and it led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
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