Aegidius repeatedly threatened to invade Italy and dethrone Libius Severus, but never actually launched such an invasion; historians have suggested he was unwilling to launch an invasion due to the pressure of the Visigoths, or else because it would leave Gaul exposed.
15 Facts About Aegidius
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Aegidius launched several campaigns against the Visigoths and the Burgundians, recapturing Lyon from the Burgundians in 458, and routing the Visigoths at the Battle of Orleans.
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Aegidius died suddenly after a major victory against the Visigoths; ancient historians say that he was assassinated, but do not give the name of the assassin, whereas modern historians believe it is possible that he died a natural death.
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Aegidius was born in Gaul, a province of the Western Roman Empire.
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Aegidius served under Aetius during the latter's time as magister militum of the Western Roman Empire.
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Aegidius was either a founding member of Majorian and Ricimer's faction, or else he quickly joined it, wielding considerable influence with Majorian.
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Aegidius repeatedly threatened to invade Italy; however, he never did so.
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Around this time Aegidius sent embassies to the Vandal king Gaiseric, probably in an effort to form an alliance to oppose Ricimer.
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The ancient sources go on to say that Aegidius ruled them for eight years before Childeric was recalled and reinstated as king.
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Aegidius repulsed an invasion by the Visigoths in 463, routing them at the Battle of Orleans.
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Some sources say that Aegidius' forces were bolstered by Frankish forces.
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Aegidius won a minor engagement against the Visigoths near Chinon, at an unknown date.
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Aegidius is recorded to have died suddenly, in autumn of 465.
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Aegidius was referred to by numerous titles in primary sources, many of which were contradictory.
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Aegidius's continued dispute with Agrippinus and the Battle of Orleans is granted by Hydatius, Marius Aventicensis, and Gregory.