Theodoric the Great
king of the Germanic Ostrogoths and ruler of Italy (493–526)
454 — 526
Quick Facts
Profession
king of the Germanic Ostrogoths and ruler of Italy (493–526)
Born
May 12, 454
Died
526 (age ~72)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
monarch, sovereign
Ostrogothic KingdomBorn in CarnuntumDied in Ravenna
454
Born in Carnuntum (0454-05-12)
475
PositionKing of the Ostrogoths (475–526)
493
Positionmonarch of Italy (493–526)
511
Positionregent (511–526)
526
Died in Ravenna
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Theodoric the Great?+
Theodoric the Great is king of the Germanic Ostrogoths and ruler of Italy (493–526). Born in 454.
When was Theodoric the Great born?+
Theodoric the Great was born on May 12, 454.
When did Theodoric the Great die?+
Theodoric the Great died in 526, at approximately 72 years of age.
Other famous people named Theodoric
Theodoric — May 12, 454
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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