Thrasamund

For other uses, see Thrasamund (disambiguation).
Thrasamund's effigy on a silver denarius coin
Writing on a church vault in El gousset, Feriana region, Tunisia, dated from the 26th year of the reign of King Thrasamund (522 AD). The name of the king is visible on the lower right. Archeological museum of Sbeitla

Thrasamund (b.450–d.523), became King of the Vandals and Alans in 496,[a] the fourth king in a line of rulers over the North African Kingdom of the Vandals. He was the son of Gento and the grandson of the Vandal Kingdom's founder, Gaiseric. Thrasamund ruled longer than any other Vandal king in Africa aside from his grandfather. He was known for his commitment to Arianism and for his antagonism towards Catholics. Upon his death in 523, Thrasamund was succeeded by his cousin, Hilderic.

  1. ^ Merrills & Miles 2010, p. 97.


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