Attila the Hun

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Topic Outline

Attila the Hun

Background

Born/Death

Attila died in 453. He died on the night of his marriage. On that night Attila who was not a heavy drinker, drank heavily in celebration of his new bride. In his wedding chambers at the end of the event, Attila passed out flat on his back. It was then that Attila had a massive nosebleed which caused him to choke on his own blood. Some theories say that Attila was murdered either by his own bride or Priscus. Priscus had a meal with Attila that night. Its said that he poisoned his meal and drink. People say Priscus did it as payback to Attila presumed fratricide linger.

Relationships

Attila the Hun had multiple wives and several children. Attila's last wife was Hildico, a Germanic princess. 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 ( "The Huns.")

How he became a leader

Family

Attila came to power in 434 A.D. and ruled along with his brother, Bleda. Together they invaded the Balkans, and extracted tributes from Theodosius II, Emperor of the East. In 445 A.D. Attila murdered his brother and became sole ruler of the Huns. Attila's kingdom was north of the Danube in the region Hungary. ("Historical Character Directory.")

Killings

This proposition sparked the largest and bloodiest battle of ancient times, the Battle of Chalons in 451 AD. The victory was left to the Romans. ("The Huns.")

. The fugitives that were handed over were impaled and left to die.(Kallie Szczepanski)

What made him a good leader

Who followed him
How he ruled

In 447, Attila demanded that Constantinople pay the back-tribute it owed him, and hand over any Hunnic fugitives it was harboring. captured Ratiaria and Marcianople, and began to move toward Constantinople. Kallie Szczepanski,

Friday, March 15, 2013

Attila's Family

"The Huns." The Huns- All Empires. Ed. Invictus. All Empires, 2001. Web. 27 Feb. 2013 <http://www.allempires.com/article/index.php?q=huns>.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Did_attila_the_hun_ever_get_married

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, choking on his own blood from a nosebleed to which the Hun king was prone, after heavy drinking 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. This proposition sparked the largest and bloodiest battle of ancient times, the Battle of Chalons in 451 AD. The victory was left to the Romans.

Thesis Statement

Thesis Statement
One of the most feared leaders in medival times. He conquerd many lands and killed many people. Attila the hun reign for over 20 years bringing the Hunic tribe to great power.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Who Attila Fought Against

"Attila and His Huns Humble The Romans." About.com Asian History. Kallie Szczepanski, n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2013 <http://asianhistory.about.com/od/profilesofasianleaders/tp/AttilaAlone.htm>.

http://asianhistory.about.com/od/profilesofasianleaders/tp/AttilaAlone.htm

In 447, Attila demanded that Constantinople pay the back-tribute it owed him, and hand over any Hunnic fugitives it was harboring. They were sons of the other kings that Rua had eliminated. The fugitives that were handed over were impaled and left to die. The Romans refused both demands. Then Attila launched the long-awaited invasion. He captured Ratiaria and Marcianople, and began to move toward Constantinople.
Spring 447, The Roman army was defeated at Chersonesus. The Huns captured the important city of Chersonesus. He tried to administer the Eastern Roman Empire, and only wanted to scare the Emperor badly enough that he would cough up the tribute he owed.
In 449, an ambassador Maximinus was sent to Attila's court by Constantinople. He was involved in a plot with one of Attila's lieutenants to assassinate the Huns' king. The Hunnic conspirator revealed everything voluntarily to Attila. Then Attila sent them back to Constantinople with the very money bag that had held the assassins' reward.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

How Attila died

http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/attilathehun/a/attilathehun.htm

Attila died in 453. He died on the night of his marriage. On that night Attila who was not a heavy drinker, drank heavily in celebration of his new bride. In his wedding chambers at the end of the event, Attila passed out flat on his back. It was then that Attila had a massive nosebleed which caused him to choke on his own blood.

Some theories say that Attila was murdered either by his own bride or Priscus. Priscus had a meal with Attila that night. Its said that he poisoned his meal and drink. People say Priscus did it as payback to Attila presumed fratricide linger.

http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/attilathehun/a/AttilaMurder.htm

How Attila became a leader

http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?Dir=characters&FileName=attila.php
"Historical Character Directory." History Curriculum Homeschool. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2013.http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?Dir=characters.

Attila came to power in 434 A.D. and ruled along with his brother, Bleda. Together they invaded the Balkans, and extracted tributes from Theodosius II, Emperor of the East. In 445 A.D. Attila murdered his brother and became sole ruler of the Huns. Attila's kingdom was north of the Danube in the region Hungary.

Questions on Attila

1. When and where was he born?

a. 406 AD, in what is now Hungry.

b. http://www.factmonster.com/biography/var/attilathehun.html

c. Who2? "Attila the Hun." Biography (Military Leader/Ruler). Fact Monster, 1998. Web. 27 Feb. 2013. <http://www.factmonster.com/biography/var/attilathehun.html>.

2. How did he treat people?

3. Who followed him?

a. All the people who were under rule of his uncle Rugila. he earned the title "Scourge of God"

4. How did he rule the hun’s?

5. Did he have a family?

a. He had multiple wives and children. His last wife was Hildico, a Germanic princess.

b. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Did_attila_the_hun_ever_get_married

c. "The Huns." The Huns- All Empires. Ed. Invictus. All Empires, 2001. Web. 27 Feb. 2013. <http://www.allempires.com/article/index.php?q=huns>.

6. How did he become a leader?

a. Attila came to power in 434 A.D. and ruled along with his brother, Bleda. Together they invaded the Balkans, and extracted tributes from Theodosius II, Emperor of the East. In 445 A.D. Attila murdered his brother and became sole ruler of the Huns.

b. http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?Dir=characters&FileName=attila.php

c. "Historical Character Directory." History Curriculum Homeschool. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2013. <http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?Dir=characters>.

7. Did he kill a lot of people?

8. What was his childhood like?

9. Who had he fought against?

a. overran the Balkans, Germany and France. Their advance was only checked by a defeat at the hands of Attila's former ally, Aetius, and the Visigoths at the Battle of Catalaunian Fields.

b. http://asianhistory.about.com/od/profilesofasianleaders/tp/AttilaAlone.htm

c. "Attila and His Huns Humble TheÂ Romans." About.com Asian History. Kallie Szczepanski, n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2013. <http://asianhistory.about.com/od/profilesofasianleaders/tp/AttilaAlone.htm>.

10. How did he die?

a. Died of a nose bleed on his wedding night. He drank to much and drowned in his blood.

b. "Top 10 Most EvilÂ Men." Listverse. JFrater, 2007. Web. 27 Feb. 2013. <http://listverse.com/2007/09/05/top-10-most-evil-men/>.