About Amatas
Amatas was a military personnel.
Ammatus also spelled Ammatas (late 5th century – 533) was a Vandal noble and military leader. He was the brother of the Vandal king Gelimer. He had the previous Vandal king, Hilderic, executed on the orders of his brother. On his brother's orders he moved to support Gelimer himself in repulsing a Byzantine invasion at Ad Decimum. During that battle, he was killed.
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Who was Amatas?
vandal noble and military leader
When did Amatas die?
Amatas died in Carthage.
What was Amatas's occupation?
Amatas was a military personnel.
What nationality was Amatas?
Amatas's recorded nationality: Vandal Kingdom.
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