User:Iazyges/Aegidius
Aegidius | |
|---|---|
| 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 has Majorian killed, and replace him with Libius Severus, Aegidius refuses to recognize his rule.[1]
References
- ^ MacGeorge 2003, p. 14.
Bibliography
- MacGeorge, Penny (2003). Late Roman Warlords. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0199252442.
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