Person

Swinthila

d. 631 CE Visigoths

Swinthila was a Visigothic king who completed the expulsion of Byzantines from Spain.

Significance

Expelled last Byzantine garrisons from Hispania

Reputation in tradition

mixed in tradition

Stated motivation

Expel Byzantines and consolidate kingdom
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