Person
Roderic
d. 711 CE Visigoths
Roderic was the last Visigothic king who died in battle against Muslim invaders in 711.
Significance
Last Visigothic king before Muslim conquest
Reputation in tradition
mixed in tradition
Stated motivation
Defend kingdom against Muslim invasion
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