Agilmund

Agilmund ( Agilmund ) - the first historical king of the Lombards (late IV - early V centuries ). His reign is described in a 7th-century essay “ The Origin of the Lombards ” (chapter 2) and in the work of the 8th century historian Paul Deacon “History of the Lombards” (book I, chapters 14-16).

After the death of Ibor and Ayo , according to legend, who led the Lombards from the island of Skandza , the Lombards, like other Germanic peoples, chose a king for themselves. They became Agilmund of the Gunging clan, the son of Ayo, the most notable among the Lombards. At the same time, the Lombards retained the strong power of the dukes . Agilmund ruled 33 years. Living for a long time in peace with their neighbors, the Lombards were unexpectedly attacked by the Bulgarians ^[1] . During the attack, King Agilmund died, his only daughter was captured. Lamisso was elected the new king.