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    Genseric King of the Vandals

    Birth: unknown

    Death: 1-25

    Birth Date Prefix: c. 389

    Death Date Prefix: 477

    Alternate First Name: Gaiseric

Biography

Mentioned in Frances's notes on Joseph Milner's History of the Christian Church. Genseric was King of the Vandals and Alans who built up the Vandal kingdom, which demised after his death. Genseric attacked regions of the Western Roman Empire and built up his lands. He captured and plundered Rome as well, although did not permanently hold it. 

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Mentioned in Frances's notes on Joseph Milner's History of the Christian Church. Genseric was King of the Vandals and Alans who built up the Vandal kingdom, which demised after his death. Genseric attacked regions of the Western Roman Empire and built up his lands. He captured and plundered Rome as well, although did not permanently hold it.
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