Person

Theodoric I

d. 451 CE Visigoths

Theodoric I was a Visigothic king who fought alongside Romans against Attila the Hun and died in the battle.

Significance

Fought at the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains against Attila the Hun, died in battle

Reputation in tradition

praised

Stated motivation

Defend Visigothic interests in Gaul
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