Historical Events tagged with "heruli"
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The Assassination of Odoacer
While feasting in Pavia, Theoderic the Great assassinated Odoacer, the last king of the Heruli and a prominent figure in post-Roman Italy. Their meeting, ostensibly amicable, ended in betrayal as Theoderic sought to unify Italy under his rule. This pivotal moment marked a shift in power and the emergence of the Ostrogothic Kingdom.
Continue ReadingOdoacer and Theoderic Clash in Ad Pinetam
Odoacer led his Heruli guardsmen in a night assault against Theoderic the Great's forces in Ad Pinetam. The confrontation resulted in significant casualties on both sides. Despite the fierce engagement, Theoderic managed to drive Odoacer and his men back into the fortified city of Ravenna, marking a critical moment in the conflict between these two leaders.
Continue ReadingOdoacer Proclaimed King of Italy by Troops
Odoacer, a chieftain of the Herulic and Scirian tribes, was declared rex Italiae, or King of Italy, by his forces. This momentous occasion marked a significant shift in power during the declining period of the Western Roman Empire. Odoacer’s troops, composed of various Germanic factions, rallied behind him following the deposition of the last Roman emperor, Romulus Augustulus. Their proclamation was a culmination of ongoing tensions and dissatisfaction with Roman rule, as the empire struggled to maintain control amid the rise of barbarian groups within its territories.
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