Attila the Hun

Attila was born in 406B.C.and his empire stretched from Germany to the Ural River to the Danube River to the Baltic Sea. During his campaign against Rome he marched through Gall twice and marched as far as Orleans before being defeated at the Battle of Chaelon. His name is revered in many Eastern countries such as Hungary and Turkey but it is also feared as during his conquests he was known for his cruelty and avarice. It is also said by the Roman historian Priscus that Atilla received his sword by miraculous means therefore making him a revered chosen recipient of the gods. He also is the inspiration of three Norwegian works of literature.

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