Rugiland: Map & History
The Kingdom of the Rugii or Rugiland was established by the Germanic Rugii in present-day Austria in the 5th century.
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The Kingdom of the Rugii or Rugiland was established by the Germanic Rugii in present-day Austria in the 5th century.
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History
The Rugii were an East Germanic tribe who probably migrated from southwest Norway to Pomerania in the 1st century. In the beginning of the 4th century, the Rugii moved southwards and settled at the upper Tisza in ancient Pannonia, in what is now modern Hungary. They were later attacked by the Huns, and they fought alongside Attila at the Battle of the Catalunian Plains in 451. In 453, they successfully rebelled against the Huns along with other Germanic tribes at the Battle of Nedao, after which they settled in the counties of Waldviertel and Weinviertel which lie north of the Danube. Nowadays these counties are part of Lower Austria but were never part of the Roman province of Noricum.
By 467, the Rugii ruled a kingdom based in Lower Austria under their king Flaccitheus.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Rugiland (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Rugiland: Key Facts
| Founded | 467 CE |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 487 CE |
Facts from Wikidata Q872644 (CC0).
Rugiland Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 14,526 km² in 484 CE.
Rugiland: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Rugiland exist?
Rugiland is dated to 455 CE – 489 CE, in the Classical Antiquity era.
What was the capital of Rugiland?
The capital of Rugiland was Vindobona.
How large was Rugiland at its peak?
At its peak in 484 AD Rugiland covered about 14,526 km².