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Attila

Attila (/əˈtɪlə/ ⓘ ə-TIL-ə or /ˈætɪlə/ AT-il-ə; c. 406 – 453), frequently called Attila the Hun and also known by his nickname The Scourge of God, 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 Gepids, among others, in Central and Eastern Europe.

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Born
c. 406: 208 : 202
Co-ruler
Bleda (434–445)
Died
453 (aged 46–47)
Father
Mundzuk
Predecessor
Ruga
Reign
434–453

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Attila

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related to Descendants · 45
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related to Attila in Germanic heroic legend · 30
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related to Etymology · 27
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related to Campaigns against the Eastern Roman Empire · 24
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related to Invasion of Italy and death · 24
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related to Historiography and sources · 22
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related to Legends about Attila and the sword of Mars · 22
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related to Early modern and modern reception · 21
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related to In the west · 21
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related to Later folklore and iconography · 18
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AttilaBornc. 406: 208 : 2021.00infobox
AttilaCo-rulerBleda (434–445)1.00infobox
AttilaDied453 (aged 46–47)1.00infobox
AttilaFatherMundzuk1.00infobox
AttilaPredecessorRuga1.00infobox
AttilaReign434–4531.00infobox
AttilaSpouseKreka Ildico Gudrun/Kreimhild (Legend)1.00infobox
AttilaSuccessorEllac, Dengizich, Ernak1.00infobox
Attilais amajor character in many Medieval epics0.90text
Attilais amost popular0.90text
Gothic atta meaninginstance ofEtymologyMost scholars have argued that the name Attila derives from an East Germanic language0.80text
Attilarelated to Appearance and characterThere0.60section

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