Who was Attila?

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Attila was the king of the Huns, a people of Mongolian origin who came to Europe from the steppes of Central Asia, and devoid of settlements, because they were nomads. This leader, born probably in 406, was a warrior who managed to form a large army, which invaded the territory and defeated many rulers. In the year 446 began the occupation of Thessaly and in 451 was already in the Rhine took Strasbourg, Basel and Besancon, swept Metz, Reims, San Quentin and Orleans. Sacked Verona, Padua and Bergamo, among other cities. Finally, he reached the gates of Rome, the center of the Roman Empire, but Pope Leo I met him. Between them there was a treaty that saved the city from devastation. Attila's death stunned the Danube, in the year 454 and with him also died the empire of the Huns.

He is credited with the famous phrase: Where my horse sits a helmet, no grass grows back. These words were a symbol of barbarism and devastation of their invasions.

How was your funeral?

His body was placed in a triple iron box, gold and silver buried with precious objects and weapons.

Who made up the court of Attila?

In his court were Greeks, Byzantines, Romans, Spanish and Germans, all unhappy with the policy of Rome.

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