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Attila the Hun had multiple wives and several children. Attila's last wife was Hildico, a Germanic princess. Attila died on his wedding night with her, apparently choking on his own blood from a nosebleed to which the Hun king was prone, after heavy drinking. If he had not been drunk, it is speculated that he might have survived the nosebleed which caused the death of the most powerful man in the world in 453 AD. One of Attila's would-be wives was Honoria, sister to the Emperor Valentinian III, who was banished to a convent for an act of indiscretion, and she offered herself as a wife to Attila along with half of the Western Roman Empire as her dowry. This proposition sparked the largest and bloodiest battle of ancient times, the Battle of Chalons (aka the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains) in 451 AD, and one of the most decisive battles in history. The Roman general Aetius (a friend of Attila since childhood) alligned himself with the Visigoths and other German nations, fighting Attila to a tactical draw which resulted in a strategic victory for the Romans. Anyone interested in Attila should see the 2001 miniseries "Attila" starring Gerard Butler, and the 1954 movie "Sign of the Pagan" starring Jack Palance which covers the year of Attila's life (452 AD) omitted by the later TV production. Neither story is completely accurate, but both give a feel for life in the sagging years of Roman civilization, and they may incite the viewer to read about this fascinating era.
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Did attila the hun ever have kids?
Attila the Hun had several wives and children. While it is true that he died on his wedding night, it was not his first wife that he was marrying that night.
What race is Attila the Hun?
Asiatic
Did attila the hun murder his brother?
Yes, Attila the Hun murdered his brother Prince Blader for power. Attila wanted to be king instead.
How did attila the hun's parents die?
Mundzuk is the name of Attila the Hun's father. The identity of his mother is unknown. How his father died remains a mystery.
What was the name of attila the hun's stallion?
Villam
Goths living on the Balkan peninsula were attacked by who?
Attila the Hun
Did attila the hun ever have kids?
Attila the Hun had several wives and children. While it is true that he died on his wedding night, it was not his first wife that he was marrying that night.
When did attila the hun live?
Attila the Hun or Attila was a Hun ruler. He was born in 406 AD and ruled the Hun empire from 434 until his demise on 453 AD.
How many people did Attila the Hun kill?
Attila the Hun killed 100 million people
What can you say about attila?
He was a hun
What songs did attila the hun and roaring lion sing?
Attila the Hun and Roaring Lion sang calypsonian songs.
Why was Attila the Hun known as the Scourge of God?
Attila the Hun was known as the Scourge of God by the Romans and this term was adopted by many historians. If you want to know why, just research Attila the Hun, he was known to have massacred many and played a significant role in the collapse of the Roman Empire.
Did attila the hun kill Alexander the Great?
no as Alexander the great was born 356 BC and attila the hun in 406 AD
Where might attila the hun be found?
no
Who was the greatest warrior?
Attila the Hun
Who famous from Asia?
Attila the Hun.
What was Attila the Hun's career?
Warlord.
