Ostrogothic Kingdom

region

kingdom established by the Ostrogoths in Italy and neighbouring areas (493-553 CE)

Approximate centre: 44.4167, 12.2000

Who is recorded here

About the place

The Ostrogothic Kingdom, officially the Kingdom of Italy, was a barbarian kingdom established by the Germanic Ostrogoths that controlled Italy and neighbouring areas between 493 and 553. Led by Theodoric the Great, the Ostrogoths killed Odoacer, a Germanic soldier and erstwhile leader of the foederati.

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