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Kingdom of Vannius
Origins
After Maroboduus and his successor Catualda were driven out in 19, their followers were settled by Rome north of the Danube between the March (Morava) and Váh rivers. Drusus the Younger installed Vannius, of the Quadi, as their king, creating a buffer state opposite the Roman frontier in Pannonia and Noricum.
Rule and society
Vannius ruled for some thirty years as a client of Rome. Tacitus says he was at first respected, then grew arrogant, enriching himself through raiding and tolls on traders. The kingdom grew wealthy on commerce along the Amber Road between the Baltic and Carnuntum, and Roman goods reached its elite graves.
Decline and legacy
In 50 Vannius was overthrown by his nephews Vangio and Sido with the help of the Hermunduri and Lugii. Emperor Claudius refused to intervene but gave him refuge in Pannonia. The nephews divided the kingdom and stayed loyal to Rome; Sido fought for Vespasian in 69.
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- Kingdom of Vannius was a vassal of Roman Empire19 CE – 50 CE
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