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Revision as of 05:44, 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
Aegidius was a native Gaul. It is believed that he came from the aristocratic Syagrii family, based upon the name of his son, Syagrius. While this evidence is not absolute, modern historians consider it the connection to the family likely, by birth or marriage.[1]
During a part of the period when Aetius was magister militum, Aegidius served under him, alongside future emperor Majorian. Aegidius was either a founding member of Majorian and Ricimers faction, or else he quickly joined it. After Majorian secured the throne, Aegidius was granted the title of magister militum per Gallias (Master of the Soldiers for Gaul) in 458, as a reward for his loyalty.[2] In the same year, Aegidius led troops at the Battle of Arelate.[3][4]
In 461, after Ricimer had Majorian killed and replaced him with Libius Severus, Aegidius refused to recognize his rule.[5]
In 462 Aegidius fought Count Agrippinus.[6]
In 463 Aegidius defeated the Visigoths under Frederic.[6]
Aegidius campaigned against the Goths in 463.[7]
In 464/465, Aegidius made overtures to the Vandals, and may have made a treaty with their king, Gaiseric.[8]
Aegidius died in 465.[7]
References
Primary sources
- History of Byzantium by Priscus.[9]
- Excerpta de Legationibus.[9]
- Chronicle by Hydatius.[9]
- Chronica Gallica of 511.[6]
- Chronicon Imperiale by Marius Aventicensis.[6]
- Historia Francorum by Gregory of Tours.[6]
- Chronicle of Fredegar.[6]
- Liber Historiae Francorum.[6]
- Life of St. Martin by Paulinus of Périgueux.[3]
- Life of Saint Lupicinus.[10]
Citations
- ^ MacGeorge 2003, p. 99.
- ^ MacGeorge 2003, p. 100.
- ^ a b MacGeorge 2003, p. 101.
- ^ Venning 2011, p. 744.
- ^ MacGeorge 2003, p. 14.
- ^ a b c d e f g MacGeorge 2003, p. 94.
- ^ a b MacGeorge 2003, p. 65.
- ^ MacGeorge 2003, p. 66.
- ^ a b c MacGeorge 2003, p. 93.
- ^ MacGeorge 2003, p. 105.
Bibliography
- MacGeorge, Penny (2003). Late Roman Warlords. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0199252442.
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