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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
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. In legend, he appears under the name Etzel in the Nibelungenlied and under the name Atli in Icelandic sagas.
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- From 434 to 453 Attila was king of the Huns. An outstanding commander and a persistent negotiator, Attila inherited an empire that probably stretch...
- Attila was one of the greatest of the barbarian rulers who assailed the Roman Empire. He extracted a yearly tribute in gold from the Eastern Roman...
- Following the death of their uncle Rua, Attila and his brother Bleda became joint kings of the Huns from 434 until Attila murdered Bleda in 445. At...
Oct 27, 2009 · Learn about Attila, 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.
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Attila is an American metalcore band from Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2005. Known for their rap and nu metal musical influences, they have released eight full-length albums since their inception. Though their original formation was in 2005, the band did not start touring full-time until around 2010.
Attila the Hun, the infamous 5th-century leader of the Hunnic Empire, who terrorized both halves of the Roman Empire, is a figure shrouded in myth and mystery. Known as the 'Scourge of God,' Attila has been portrayed through the ages as everything from a ruthless barbarian to a symbol of resistance against imperial oppression.
