Theodoric the Great

Theodoric the Great (454–August 30, 526), known to the Romans as Flavius Theodoricus, was king of the Ostrogoths (488–526), ruler of Italy (493–526), and regent of the Visigoths (511–526). He united several German tribes and encouraged Arianism. 

 Other websites 
 Theodoric the Great at MiddleAges.net
 New Advent

Category:454 births
Category:526 deaths
Category:Kings and Queens of Italy