The Visigoths, a branch of the Gothic tribes, played a significant role in the decline of the Western Roman Empire. They are best known for their victory over the Romans at the Battle of Adrianople in 378 AD, which marked a turning point in Roman military history. After establishing a kingdom in what is now Spain and Portugal, the Visigoths contributed to the cultural and political landscape of the region, notably through the adoption of Christianity and the codification of laws, exemplified in the Visigothic Code. Their legacy laid the groundwork for the future development of medieval Spain.
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