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Attila (/ ə ˈ t ɪ l ə / ə-TIL-ə or / ˈ æ t ɪ l ə / AT-il-ə; fl. c. 406–453), frequently called Attila the Hun, was the ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death, in early 453. He was also the leader of an empire consisting of Huns, Ostrogoths, Alans, and Bulgars, among others, in Central and Eastern Europe
Attila (died 453) was the king of the Huns from 434 to 453 (ruling jointly with his elder brother Bleda until 445). He was one of the greatest of the barbarian rulers who assailed the Roman Empire, invading the southern Balkan provinces and Greece and then Gaul and Italy.
- E.A. Thompson
- From 434 to 453 Attila was king of the Huns. An outstanding commander and a persistent negotiator, Attila inherited an empire that probably stretch...
- Attila was one of the greatest of the barbarian rulers who assailed the Roman Empire. He extracted a yearly tribute in gold from the Eastern Roman...
- Following the death of their uncle Rua, Attila and his brother Bleda became joint kings of the Huns from 434 until Attila murdered Bleda in 445. At...
Oct 27, 2009 · Learn about Attila the Hun, the leader of the Hunnic Empire who sacked and pillaged Roman cities and was known as the "scourge of God". Explore his early life, rise to power, wars with the Romans, death and legacy.
Mar 19, 2018 · Attila the Hun was the greatest battle captain of his age, his reputation striking terror in his enemies who both feared and respected the Scourge of God. More than fifteen hundred years later, his name remains synonymous with aggressive cavalry and the warrior ethos.
- Joshua J. Mark
Apr 2, 2014 · Attila the Hun, 5th-century king of the Hunnic Empire, devastated lands from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, inspiring fear throughout the late Roman Empire.
Jun 6, 2016 · Learn about the life, death and legacy of the fearsome leader of the Hun Empire, who invaded Roman lands and married a Roman princess. Discover how he rose to power, negotiated treaties, fought battles and died mysteriously on his wedding night.
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Sep 12, 2019 · Learn about the mysterious origins, migrations and legacy of the Huns, a nomadic people who terrorized Europe in the fifth century A.D. under their leader Attila. Discover how archaeology challenges the myth of their barbarism and violence.
