Hun history

Known as the Hunnic Empire.

Ancient era

• 370 - (c.) The Huns move into Europe. They were an early group of Central Asian equestrian nomads or semi-nomadic people. But they probably were a lot less homogenous than thought today.
• 434 - Reign of Attila the Hun(born 406), when it becomes known as the Hunnic Empire. He invaded Italy, Gaul and nearly captured the city of Aurelianum. He attacked and looted several towns.
• 451 ⚔ - Battle of the Catalunian Plains. This is the only battle Attila ever lost.
• 453 - Attila the Hun dies, and the empire falls apart. He died the night after his marraige to Ildiko.

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