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Feletheus

d. 487 · 5th century · Also known as Feva

Feletheus, also called Feva, was king of the Rugians north of the Danube in the late 5th century, son of King Flaccitheus. Eugippius' Life of Saint Severinus portrays him and his queen Giso dealing with the saint. In 487 Odoacer, ruler of Italy, invaded his kingdom and took him and Giso captive to Italy, where they were put to death.

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Kingdom of the Rugians

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