Wittiza

Wittiza
A golden triente minted at Braga during the reign of Wittiza and bearing his (rough) effigy
King of the Visigoths
Reign694 – 710
PredecessorEgica
SuccessorRoderic
Co-rulerEgica (694 – 702/703)
Bornc. 687
Visigothic Kingdom
Died710 (aged 22–23)
Visigothic Kingdom
FatherEgica
MotherCixilo

Wittiza[1] (Witiza, Witica, Witicha, Vitiza, or Witiges; c. 687 – probably 710) was the Visigothic King of Hispania from 694 until his death, co-ruling with his father, Egica, until 702 or 703. [citation needed]

  1. ^ Gotho-spanish name probably derived from Gothic name Wittich (related to Gothic hero Vidigoia).[citation needed]