Remistus
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Remistus (died September 17, 456) was a Romanized Visigoth and a general of the Western Roman Empire. He served as commander-in-chief of the army under Emperor Avitus. He was appointed magister militum in 456 and remained as such until his execution by Ricimer later that year.
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Remistus | |
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Born | before 437 Gaul, Western Roman Empire |
Died | September 17, 456 (aged at least 20) Ravenna, Western Roman Empire |
Cause of death | Execution |
Rank | Magister militum |
Known for | First Visigothic Magister militum |
Battles/wars | Roman civil war of 456 |
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