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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 early 453. He was also the leader of an empire consisting of Huns, Ostrogoths, Alans, and Bulgars, among others, in Central and Eastern Europe
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.
Oct 27, 2009 · Learn about Attila the Hun, 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 with the Romans, death and legacy.
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...
Apr 2, 2014 · Attila the Hun, 5th-century king of the Hunnic Empire, devastated lands from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, inspiring fear throughout the late Roman Empire.
Jun 6, 2016 · Learn about the life, death and legacy of the fearsome leader of the Hun Empire, who invaded Roman lands and married a Roman princess. Discover how he rose to power, negotiated treaties, fought battles and died mysteriously on his wedding night.
Sep 12, 2019 · Learn about the mysterious origins, migrations and legacy of the Huns, a nomadic people who terrorized Europe in the fifth century A.D. under their leader Attila. Discover how archaeology challenges the myth of their barbarism and violence.
