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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 March 453. He was also the leader of an empire consisting of Huns, Ostrogoths, Alans, and Bulgars, among others, in Central and Eastern Europe
- Unknown date, c. 406: 208 : 202
- Mundzuk
- 434–453
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
- Who was Attila?From 434 to 453 Attila was king of the Huns. An outstanding commander and a persistent negotiator, Attila inherited an empire that probably stretch...
- Why is Attila important?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...
- What was Attila’s family like?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 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, death and legacy.
A historical drama that follows the life and conquests of Attila the Hun, from his childhood to his death. Starring Gerard Butler, Alice Krige, Powers Boothe and others, the series features action, romance, intrigue and magic.
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- 2001-01-30
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Attila the Hun, the infamous 5th-century leader of the Hunnic Empire, who terrorized both halves of the Roman Empire, is a figure shrouded in myth and mystery. Known as the 'Scourge of God,' Attila has been portrayed through the ages as everything from a ruthless barbarian to a symbol of resistance against imperial oppression.
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Attila , (died 453), King of the Huns (434–53, ruling jointly with his elder brother until c. 445). He was one of the greatest of the barbarian rulers who assailed the Roman Empire. He and his brother Bleda inherited an empire that stretched from the Alps and the Baltic nearly to the Caspian Sea.
Mar 19, 2018 · Attila the Hun (r. 434-453 CE) was the leader of the ancient nomadic people known as the Huns and ruler of the Hunnic Empire, which he established. His name means "Little Father" and, according to some historians, may not have been his birth name but "a term of affection and respect conferred on his accession" (Man, 159).
