Genseric
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A historical figure: Genseric (also commonly spelled Gaiseric) was the king of the Vandals who ruled from 428 to 477 AD. He is known for leading his people from Spain into North Africa, establishing a powerful kingdom there, and famously sacking the city of Rome in 455 AD.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The Vandal kingdom under Genseric controlled important Mediterranean sea lanes.
- Historians study the tactics Genseric used during the sack of Rome.
Advanced Usage
- "Genseric's reign": refers to the period and events during his rule.
- Genseric's reign marked the peak of Vandal power in the Mediterranean.
Variants and Related Words
- Gaiseric: An alternate spelling of the same name.
- The king, known as Gaiseric in some texts, was a formidable military leader.
Synonyms
- Vandal king: A descriptive synonym referencing his title and people.
- Historical conqueror: A broader term describing his role in history.
Noun
- king of the Vandals who seized Roman lands and invaded North Africa and sacked Rome (428-477)