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| Leader of the Hunnic Empire from 434 to death in 453. Invaded Eastern Roman Empire, Austria, and Germany |
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Classic weapon of Hunnic warriors, characterized by more bone laths than had been common in Europe at that time
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| A group of nomadic Eurasian people who first appeared in the 1st century and were mentioned in writings up until the 8th century. Plundered and razed many countries throughout Europe. |
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| Empire of the Huns that was formed in the early 5th century and lasted until 469. Centered in present-day Hungary and included parts of Germany, the Balkans, and Ukraine. |
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| Atilla the Hun's brother who ruled along with him, though each had their own separate territory and kingdom. Was apparently killed by Atilla. |
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| Sister of the Western Roman Emperor Valentinian III. In 450, sent Attila a ring and a request for help to escape her betrothal to a senator. Led Attila to attempt to conquer Western Roman Empire. |
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| The son of Attila who became king after his father's death. His death and the Hunnic defeat at the Battle of Nedao in 454 led to the end of the Hunnic Empire. |
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| Roman historian who wrote the best first-hand account of the conditions of the Huns |
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| East Germanic tribe closely related to the Goths who defeated the Huns at the battle of Nedao in 454 and moved into their empire. |
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| Western Roman Emperor from 425-455 and brother of Honoria. Negotiated with Attila to keep him from invading the Western Empire, until Honoria sent Attila her offer. Valentinian sent Flavius Aetius to defeat the Huns at the Battle of Chalons in 451. The Huns later regrouped and invaded Italy, but were forced away by an embassy sent by Valentinian and other factors. |
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| Ancient nomadic-based people who the Huns probably originated from. |
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| Roman general who managed policy in regard to the attacks of barbarian peoples. Won Battle of Chalons to keep the Huns out of the Western Roman Empire in 451. |
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| [image] Battle of the Catalaunian Plains |
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| Battle fought in 451 between Roman forces headed by Flavius Aetius and the Huns under Attila; thwarted Huns attempts to conquer Roman Gaul |
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| Battle fought in 454 between the Huns and the Gepids in Pannonia. The Huns' loss led to the breakdown of the Hunnic Empire. |
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| Leader of the Gepids who defeated the Huns at the Battle of Nedao |
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| A German girl Attila the Hun married just before he planned to attack Constantinople. On their wedding night, Attila supposedly died of a nosebleed. |
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| Treaty the Huns forced the Eastern Roman Empire to sign in 435, doubling the tribute the Romans were required to pay the Huns and forbidding the Romans to enter into any alliances with enemies of the Huns |
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| Battle in 443 between the Eastern Roman Empire and the Huns because the Eastern Roman Empire would not meet the demands of the Treaty of Margus. The Huns won. |
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| Eastern Roman Emperor from 401 to 450 who gave in to Hun demands after the Battle of Chersonesus. |
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| Treaty signed in 443 between the Eastern Roman Empire and the Huns. |
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