He led his followers over the Rhine during the multi-tribe invasion of Gaul in 406, but quickly joined the Romans, and subsequently played a role in the internal politics of Gaul.
Ia memimpin para pengikutnya di Rhein selama serangan multi-suku Galia pada tahun 406, namun bergabung dengan Romawi, dan kemudian memainkan peran di dalam politik Galia.