JOURNAL ARTICLE

Some notes on the date of Attila's death.

  • Published In: Acta Archaeologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae, 2023, v. 74, n. 1. P. 93 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Kovács, Péter 3 of 3

Abstract

In his paper the author deals with the date of Attila's death. Several scholarly works dealt already with Attila's death and the written sources. The antique source dates his death to the year 453 shortly before Attila's planned campaign against Marcian. On the other hand, Leo the Great's letters has not been examined regarding this issue. In one of his letters written 11 March 451, the pope mentions the still existing dangers (flagella) where obviously refer to Attila and the Huns. This means nothing was known about Attila's death in the middle of March of 453 in Rome, so the Hun king must have died a little bit later. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Acta Archaeologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae. 2023/06, Vol. 74, Issue 1, p93
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0001-5210
  • DOI:10.1556/072.2023.00007
  • Accession Number:164395452
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