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Syagrius (430 – 486 or 487 or 493–4) was a Roman general and the last ruler of a Roman rump state in northern Gaul, now called the Kingdom of Soissons. Gregory of Tours referred to him as King of the Romans. Syagrius's defeat by King of the Franks Clovis I is considered the end of Western Roman rule outside of Italy.
In France: Gaul and Germany at the end of the 5th century. …of Gaul were ruled by Syagrius, a Roman king ( rex) with his capital at Soissons. Read More. Other articles where Syagrius is discussed: ancient Rome: Barbarian kingdoms: …Salian Franks (reigned 481/482–511), expelled Syagrius, the last Roman, from Soissons, took Alsace and the ...
Syagrius lost the final Battle of Soissons in 486; many historians consider this Clovis' greatest victory. Syagrius fled to the Visigothic king Alaric II, but the Franks threatened war if Syagrius were not surrendered to them. Syagrius was sent back to Clovis, who had him executed in 486 or 487.
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Apr 4, 2023 · Among these characters there is also Egidius and, above all, his son Syagrius – the last representative of the legal Roman authorities in Gaul, maintaining his power, surrounded by barbarian kingdoms, even after the fall of the Western Roman Empire – until 486 CE. Battles led by Egidius
Syagrius (430 – 486 or 487 or 493–4) was a Roman general and the last ruler of a Roman rump state in northern Gaul, now called the Kingdom of Soissons. Gregory of Tours referred to him as King of the Romans. Syagrius's defeat by King of the Franks Clovis I is considered the end of Western Roman rule outside of Italy.
The Syagrii were an aristocratic family in late antique Gaul during the fourth and fifth centuries. The family was particularly associated with Gallia Lugdunensis (Lyons), and their family seat was located in the area of Augustodunum (Autun). Important members of the family were: Flavius Syagrius, Consul in 381. Afranius Syagrius, Consul in 382
The possible signs of evidence for Aegidius' military strength are: the Gallic field army, other units of imperial forces left in Gaul, the troops gathered by Majorian to attack Gaiseric, and unofficial recruitment of barbarians or Gallo-Romans. Keywords: Aegidius, Syagrius, Soissons, military forces, army. Subject.
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