Who tried to besiege Britain under Valentinian's rule?
Picts, Scoti, and Saxons
Goths, Vandals and Visigoths
Persians, Egyptians and Armenians
Alamanni, Quadi, and Sarmatians
Answer
Picts, Scoti, and Saxons attempted to besiege Britain under Valentinian's rule. Picts were native peoples of Scotland, Scoti were Irish people, and Saxons were Germanic tribes. All three groups were enemies of the Roman Empire and took advantage of the Empire's weakness during Valentinian's reign to attack.
Unveiling Valentinian I: A Roman Emperor's Reign
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