Chrocus (also given as Crocus) was king of the Alemanni in 256 CE or in 306 CE or a Vandal king in 406 CE. The historical accounts all reference the same person in each era.

Depending on the source, Chrocus either invaded Roman Gaul, supported Constantine the Great, or conquered Germania before invading Gaul.

Why is Chrocus important?

Although Chrocus is an important historical figure, his real significance in the modern era is as an illustration of what constitutes "history" as he is given as existing in three different time periods but always as the same person.

Was Chrocus a real historical figure?

Yes, Chrocus was a real historical figure. The only question debated is which historical source on him is the most accurate or whether they all might be.

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Chrocus (Crocus) was a king of the Alemanni who invaded Roman Gaul c. 256 CE until he was defeated by the Roman legions at Arles and then executed. Conversely, he was a king of the Alemanni who served Rome and supported Constantine the Great (r. 306-337 CE) in his struggle to become sole emperor of the Roman Empire.

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