Theodoric

[ thee-od-uh-rik ]

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noun

a.d. 454?–526, king of the Ostrogoths and founder of the Ostrogothic monarchy in Italy: ruler of Italy 493–526.

Theodoric

/ θɪˈɒdərɪk /

Theodoric?454526MOstrogothicPOLITICS: hereditary ruler called the Great. ?454–526 ad , king of the Ostrogoths and founder of the Ostrogothic kingdom in Italy after his murder of Odoacer (493)

The compiler remarks that "this trait does great honor to Theodoric's manner of thinking with respect to religion."

Many days lay Theodoric at Verona, for his wounds in the fight were grevious.

Once more Theodoric clove her in twain; once more the severed parts united.

But, moreover, I think not to fall by the hand of Theodoric.

The size of Theodoric's body was equalled by the qualities of his mind.

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