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According to [[Procopius]], the Lombards were subject and paid tribute to the [[Heruli]] during his reign. In 508, he fought with King [[Rodulf (petty king)|Rodulf]] of the Heruli, who was slain. This was a devastating blow to the Heruli and augmented the power of the Lombards. According to [[Paul the Deacon]], the war started because Tato's daughter Rumetrada murdered Rodulf's brother. |
According to [[Procopius]], the Lombards were subject and paid tribute to the [[Heruli]] during his reign. In 508, he fought with King [[Rodulf (petty king)|Rodulf]] of the Heruli, who was slain. This was a devastating blow to the Heruli and augmented the power of the Lombards. According to [[Paul the Deacon]], the war started because Tato's daughter Rumetrada murdered Rodulf's brother. |
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Latest revision as of 14:16, 16 December 2024
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Tato (died 510) was an early 6th century king of the Lombards. He was the son of Claffo and a king of the Lething Dynasty.
According to Procopius, the Lombards were subject and paid tribute to the Heruli during his reign. In 508, he fought with King Rodulf of the Heruli, who was slain. This was a devastating blow to the Heruli and augmented the power of the Lombards. According to Paul the Deacon, the war started because Tato's daughter Rumetrada murdered Rodulf's brother.
Tato was murdered by his nephew Wacho in 510.
References
[edit]- Origo Gentis Langobardorum
- Historia Langobardorum by Paul the Deacon
- Zur Geschichte der Langobarden by Dr. Ludwig Schmidt (Leipzig, 1885)
External links
[edit]- A translation of Historia Langobardorum
- History of the Lombards." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2010. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 25 Mar. 2010
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