Friderichus

Also known as Frideric, Fredericus, Friderigius, Fridircius

Frideric (; d. 492/493) was the leader of the Germanic Rugians from 487 to 492/493.

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Instance of: human
Gender: male
Father: Feletheus

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Frideric (; d. 492/493) was the leader of the Germanic Rugians from 487 to 492/493.

==Life== Frideric was a son of the Rugian king Feletheus. In late 487, Odoacer, the King of Italy, invaded the Rugian kingdom and destroyed it. Frideric's father and his mother, the Ostrogothic princess Gisa, were captured and executed in Italy. Frideric was able to escape and gather the remaining Rugian survivors. In 488 he attempted to reconquer their traditional kingdom, but was defeated by Odoacer's brother Hunulf.

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