Wallia

Wallia or Walha (Spanish: Walia, Portuguese Vália), (c. 385 – 418) was king of the Visigoths from 415 to 418, earning a reputation as a great warrior and wise ruler. He was elected to the throne after Athaulf and Sigeric were assassinated in 415

Wallia
King of the Visigoths
Imaginary portrait of Wallia by Alejo Vera. 1855. (Museo del Prado, Madrid)
Reign415 – 418
PredecessorSigeric
SuccessorTheodoric I
Died418
DynastyBalti dynasty
FatherPossibly Athanaric I
MotherRocestes
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