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Euric

Visigothic king

PersonhumanQ217620

Born: 420
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1.britannica.com/biography/Euric
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, 440
Died: December 28, 484
Place of death: Arles
Occupation: sovereign
Positions held: king of Wisigoths(0466–0484)
Spouse: Ragnagild

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Euric, also known as Evaric, son of Theodoric I, ruled as king (rex) of the Visigoths, after murdering his brother, Theodoric II, from 466 until his death in 484. Sometimes he is called Euric II.

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Code of Euric0476 · set of Germanic laws

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Code of Euric0476 · set of Germanic laws

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Sex or gender: male
Father: Theodoric I
Child: Alaric II
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Birth name: Aiwareiks
Sibling: Theodoric II
Thorismund
Retemeris
Federick
Himnerith
wife of Rechiar
Family: Balti dynasty
Name in native language: Euricus, Evaricus, Erwig
Noble title: king of Wisigoths
Significant event: Capture of Caesaraugusta by the Visigothic army

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