Alaric II
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Summary
Alaric II was born on January 1, 458[1], in Visigothic Kingdom[2]. He died on August 1, 507[3], in Poitiers[4]. He worked as a sovereign[5] and military leader[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,393 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 466[8]
- Date of death: 507[9]
- Father: Euric[10]
- Mother: Ragnahilda[11]
- Spouse: Theodegotha[12]
- Child: Amalaric[13], Gesalec[14]
- Country of citizenship: Visigoths[15]
- Field of work: breviary[16]
- Position held: king of Wisigoths[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family: Balti dynasty[19]
- Noble title: king of Wisigoths[20]
- Commons category: Alaric II[21]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Vouille[22]
- Given name: Alaricus[23]
- Manner of death: death in battle[24]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27], Pauly–Wissowa[28], BEIC Digital Library[29], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[30], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[31], Otto's encyclopedia[32], Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[33], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[35], Gothic[36]
- Name in native language: Alareiks[37], Alaricus[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alaric II include Breviary of Alaric[39], a Q101470838[40].
Why It Matters
Alaric II has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Works attributed to him include Breviary of Alaric[43], a Q101470838[44]. Entities named for him include Breviary of Alaric[39], a Q101470838[40].
FAQs
Where was Alaric II born?
Alaric II's place of birth was Visigothic Kingdom[2].
Where did Alaric II die?
Alaric II passed away in Poitiers[4].
Who were Alaric II's parents?
Alaric II's father was Euric[10]. Alaric II's mother was Ragnahilda[11].
Who was Alaric II married to?
Alaric II's spouses include Theodegotha[12].