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Andeca

fl. 584–585 · 6th century

Andeca was the last ruler of the Suebic kingdom in Gallaecia. In 584 he overthrew the young king Eboric, son of Miro, and married Miro's widow. In 585 the Visigothic king Leovigild invaded, deposed him and had him tonsured, ending the independent Suebic kingdom.

Andeca
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Kingdom of the Suebi

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