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1. www.thoughtco.com › how-did-attila-the-hun-die-117225How Did Attila the Hun Die? - ThoughtCo

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   Oct 29, 2019 · Attila the Hun was one of the greatest and most ruthless generals of all time, but he died in bed. The reason is still something of a mystery.

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   How did Attila die?

   • After the party, Attila and his wife went to their room. The next morning, the world’s most feared man was dead. His bodyguards found him bleeding from the nose. Attila, who had brought Rome to its knees and set off a chain of events that eventually led to the fall of the Roman empire, was gone. Was there foul play involved?

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   How did the death of Attila affect the Roman Empire?

   • The death of Attila led to the collapse of the Hun Empire. Three of his sons fought among themselves, the army broke up into pieces supporting one or other of the sons, and as a result suffered severe losses. The Roman Empire was now freed from the threat of invasion by the Huns, but it wasn't enough to halt their own inevitable decay.

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   Why did Ildico kill Attila?

   • The name Ildico suggests that she was most likely of Ostrogothic origin. A popular theory among some scholars is that she murdered Attila because her village was destroyed by the Huns and her family died during the raid. The wedding night presented her with a perfect opportunity for revenge as she stuck a dagger into Attila’s chest.

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   Did Attila's wife have a role in his death?

   • Given Attila’s stature and the political intrigues of the time, theories of assassination naturally arise. Some narratives suggest that Ildico, his new wife, might have had a role in his death. However, this viewpoint largely stems from the simple fact that she was present during his last hours.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Attila-king-of-the-HunsAttila | Biography, Battles, Death, & Facts | Britannica

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   Aug 20, 2024 · 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. Attila had many wives and is reported to have died after his final wedding.

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   • 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...

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5. medium.com › teatime-history › attila-the-huns-deathAttila the Hun’s Death: Investigating an Ancient Mystery

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   Sep 10, 2023 · Investigating the strange and mysterious death of Attila the Hun. Did Attila die or natural causes? Or was he murdered? Who wanted him dead and why? What do forensic experts say about his...

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   Aug 12, 2023 · According to the Roman historian Priscus, whose accounts serve as a primary source of information about Attila and the Huns, the king was found dead the morning after his wedding to the young Ildico. Priscus detailed a night of heavy feasting and drinking.

7. www.livescience.com › 44417-attila-the-hunAttila the Hun: Biography of the 'Scourge of God' - Live Science

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   Sep 2, 2022 · Attila was buried in a triple coffin of gold, silver and iron, and the people who prepared his tomb were supposedly killed so that its location would remain unknown. Indeed, to this day the tomb...

8. www.historyhit.com › facts-about-atilla-the-hun10 Facts About Attila the Hun - History Hit

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   Feb 11, 2020 · In 443, Attila killed, ransacked and pillaged his way to the city of Constantinople, earning himself the nickname “Flagellum Dei” or “scourge of God”. During the course of his reign, he became one of the most feared enemies the Romans ever faced.

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   Aug 10, 2020 · How did he die? The retreat from Italy marked the beginning of the end for Attila. In 453, shortly after his retreat from Italy, he took a new wife to add to the many he already had. Her name was Ildico, and she was probably a Germanic princess.