Kingdom+of+the+Visigoths

The Visigoths were one of the main Goth tribes during the 4th century. Although they were seen as barbarians, they established a position for themselves when they engaged in several wars with the great Roman Empire. Their army, under King Alaric I moved into Italy and sacked Rome in 410. Around the year 500, they had reached their greatest extent and had conquered many nations. It occupied what is now Spain and Portugal. It was one of the first few kingdoms to be established in Europe.  []