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In 461, after Ricimer had Majorian killed and replaced him with Libius Severus, Aegidius refused to recognize his rule.{{sfn|MacGeorge|2003|p=14}} |
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Aegidius campaigned against the Goths in 463.{{sfn|MacGeorge|2003|p=65}} |
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In 464/465, Aegidius made overtures to the Vandals, and may have made a treaty with their king, [[Gaiseric]].{{sfn|MacGeorge|2003|p=66}} |
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Aegidius died in 465.{{sfn|MacGeorge|2003|p=65}} |
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Revision as of 04:53, 29 January 2018
Aegidius | |
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| Died | 464 or 465 |
| Allegiance | Western Roman Empire |
| Rank | magister militum |
Aegidius (died 464 or 465) was rex of the Kingdom of Soissons from 461–464 AD. Before his ascension, he was magister militum in Gaul, under Aëtius, around 450 AD. An ardent supporter of Majorian, Aegidius rebelled against Ricimer when he deposed Majorian. Aegidius launched several campaigns against the Visigoths from northern Gaul, forming the Kingdom of Soissons from the lands he conquered. He died suddenly after a major victory against the Visigoths, and was succeeded by his son Syagrius.].
History
In 461, after Ricimer had Majorian killed and replaced him with Libius Severus, Aegidius refused to recognize his rule.[1]
Aegidius campaigned against the Goths in 463.[2]
In 464/465, Aegidius made overtures to the Vandals, and may have made a treaty with their king, Gaiseric.[3]
Aegidius died in 465.[2]
References
- ^ MacGeorge 2003, p. 14.
- ^ a b MacGeorge 2003, p. 65.
- ^ MacGeorge 2003, p. 66.
Bibliography
- MacGeorge, Penny (2003). Late Roman Warlords. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0199252442.
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