Adrianople

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1. Adrianople - Noun

2. Adrianople - Proper noun

Meaning

a city in northwestern Turkey; a Thracian town that was rebuilt and renamed by the Roman Emperor Hadrian

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After this conquest, Mehmed moved the Ottoman capital from Adrianople to Constantinople. Source: Internet

Although a new theme—that of "Macedonia"—was subsequently created, it did not correspond to today's geographic territory, but one farther east (centred on Adrianople), carved out of the already existing Thracian and Helladic themes. Source: Internet

Ammianus Marcellinus, Historiae, book 31, chapter 13. Aftermath The Goths immediately marched to the city of Adrianople and attempted to take it; Ammianus gives a detailed account of their failure. Source: Internet

Despite the severe consequences for Rome, Adrianople was not nearly as productive overall for the Visigoths and their gains were short-lived. Source: Internet

Adrianople had once again become part of Turkey. Source: Internet

Forces of Adrianople and Thrace Albeit they do not take part in the battle itself, all of the Byzantine rebels from East Thrace had gathered at Adrianopole and stood bravely to defend its wall from the conquerors. Source: Internet

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