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Theodahad
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Theodahad, also known as Thiudahad, initially ruled the Ostrogothic Kingdom jointly with his cousin Amalasuintha. She elevated him to co-monarch in late 534, following the death of her son, King Athal
Coin reading in Latin, "D[OMINUS] N[OSTER] THEODAHATUS REX / VICTORIA PRINCIPUM" ('Our lord Theodahad the King' / 'Victory of the Princes').
Coin reading in Latin, "D[OMINUS] N[OSTER] THEODAHATUS REX / VICTORIA PRINCIPUM" ('Our lord Theodahad the King' / 'Victory of the Princes').
Coin of a bust of Theodahad
Coin of a bust of Theodahad
Another coin of Theodahad (534–536), minted in Rome. He is shown wearing a barbarian's moustache.
Another coin of Theodahad (534–536), minted in Rome. He is shown wearing a barbarian's moustache.
Athalaric
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Athalaric was the king of the Ostrogoths in Italy between 526 and 534. He was a son of Eutharic and Amalasuintha, the youngest daughter of Theodoric the Great, whom Athalaric succeeded as king in 526.
Theodahad
…ruled the Ostrogothic Kingdom jointly with his cousin Amalasuintha. She elevated him to co-monarch in late 534, following the death of her son, King Athalaric, likely seeking male support to legitimize her regency. However, seeking sole power, Theodahad betrayed Amalasuintha; he had her imprisoned and…
Detail of the consular diptych of Rufus Gennadius Probus Orestes, showing Athalaric, c. 530. Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Detail of the consular diptych of Rufus Gennadius Probus Orestes, showing Athalaric, c. 530. Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Reverse of a nummi with the legends: DN ATHAL/ARICV. It show Athalaric as a warrior holding a spear and shield.
Reverse of a nummi with the legends: DN ATHAL/ARICV. It show Athalaric as a warrior holding a spear and shield.
Alleged skull of Athalaric at the Anatomical Wax Museum of Bologna, now believed to have belonged to a middle-aged, 16th-17th century man.
Alleged skull of Athalaric at the Anatomical Wax Museum of Bologna, now believed to have belonged to a middle-aged, 16th-17th century man.