History of Alboin

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ALBOIN (d. 572 or 573), king of the Lombards, and conqueror

ALBOIN (d. 572 or 573), king of the Lombards, and conqueror

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Danube). In alliance with the Avars, and Asiatic people

Danube). In alliance with the Avars?, an Asiatic people

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Three years later (in 568), on the alleged invitation of Narses (q.v.), who was irritated by the treatment he had received from the emperor Justin II., Alboin invaded Italy, probably

Three years later (in 568), on the alleged invitation of Narses?, who was irritated by the treatment he had received from the emperor [Justin II]?, Alboin invaded Italy, probably

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bay. While this siege was in progress Alboin was also engaged

bay. While this siege was in progress Alboin was also engaged

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Lombards remained for more than ten years in a state of anarchy.

Lombards remained for more than ten years without a king, ruled by the various dukes.

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The authorities for the history of Alboin are Procopius, Paulus Diaconus and Agnellus (in his history of the church of Ravenna).

The authorities for the history of Alboin are Procopius, Paul the Deacon and Agnellus? (in his history of the church of Ravenna?).

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Initial text from 1911 encyclopedia -- Please update as needed

Initial text from 1911 encyclopedia -- Please update as needed