Birthdate: 0495 AD
Birthplace: Tuscany, Ravenna
Died: April 30, 0535
Amalasuintha governed as regent for her son Athalaric in the Ostrogothic Kingdom before ascending as queen. Renowned for her extensive education and mastery of Greek, Gothic, and Latin, she was esteemed for her wisdom by historians Cassiodorus and Procopius. Despite resistance from Gothic nobles over her autonomy and Roman affiliations, Amalasuintha proved to be a skilled and astute ruler. Tragically, her reign was abruptly terminated after six months when she was overthrown and murdered by her opponents.
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