Eraric
6th-century Ostrogothic king
Eraric (died 541) was briefly King of the Ostrogoths, elected as the most distinguished among the Rugians in the confederation of the Ostrogoths. The Goths were vexed at the presumption of the Rugians, but nevertheless they recognized Eraric.[1] He summoned a council directed to convincing the confederation to make peace with the Eastern Roman emperor Justinian, under Roman suzerainty. The Ostrogoths opposed the ceasefire under the negotiations, and they instead elected Ildibad's nephew Totila. Soon afterwards Eraric was killed by Totila's followers after a reign of five months.[2]
References
- ^ History of the Later Roman Empire: From the Death of Theodosius I to the Death of Justinian, by J. B. Bury. Charles River Editors, 2018.
- ^ The Age of Justinian: The Circumstances of Imperial Power, p. 151, by J. A. S. Evans. Routledge, 2002.
External links
- History of the later Roman Empire from the death of Theodosius I ..., Volume 2 by John Bagnell Bury.
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| Preceded by Ildibad | King of the Ostrogoths 541 | Succeeded by Totila |
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