Birthdate: 0454 AD
Birthplace: Petronell-Carnuntum, Austria
Died: August 30, 0526
Theodoric the Great, a formidable ruler of the Ostrogoths, governed Italy from 493 to 526. He extended his influence over a vast territory from the Atlantic to the Adriatic Sea and operated as a de facto Western Roman Emperor. Educated in the East Roman tradition, Theodoric assumed diverse military and political roles, notably serving as consul. He triumphed over Odoacer to seize control of Italy, introduced Roman legal systems, and fostered substantial cultural and architectural advancements throughout his domain until his passing in 526.
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