King of Italy

King of Italy is a title adopted by many rulers after the fall of the Roman Empire.

Barbarian kings

See List of barbarian kings of Italy

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After the deposition of Romulus Augustus in 476, Heruli leader Odoacer was appointed dux Italiae (ruler of Italy) by emperor Zeno. Later, he entitled himself rex Italiae (king of Italy), though his always presented himself as an officer of the eastern government.

Related Topics:
Romulus Augustus - 476 - Heruli - Odoacer - Zeno

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In 483, Ostrogothic leader Theodoric the Great defeated Odoacer, and started a new dynasty of kings of Italy. Ostrogothic rule ended with the death of Teias (552), when Italy was reconquered by the Byzantine Empire.

Related Topics:
483 - Ostrogothic - Theodoric the Great - Teias - 552 - Byzantine Empire

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The Ostrogothic rulers in Italy:

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• Theodoric the Great 476-526
• Athalaric 526-534
• Theodahad 534-536
• Witiges 536-540
• Ildibad 540-541
• Eraric 541
• Baduela 541-552 (also known as Totila)
• Theia 552-553 (also known as Teia or Teja)