Was Alaric I a pagan

Yes, Alaric I, the king of the Visigoths, was a pagan during his lifetime. He lived in a time when Christianity was becoming increasingly prominent in the Roman Empire, but many of the Germanic tribes, including the Visigoths, maintained their pagan beliefs and practices. Alaric's actions, including the sack of Rome in 410 AD, were influenced by his cultural background, which was still rooted in pagan traditions. However, the eventual conversion of many Goths to Christianity occurred later, after his reign.