Aoric
King of the Goths
About Aoric
Lived 350 – 400. Aoric was a caudillo.
Aoric (Latinized Aoricus) was a Thervingian Gothic king (reiks and kindins) who lived in the 4th century.
Aoric was son of Ariaric and father of Athanaric, he was raised in Constantinople, where a statue was erected in his honour. He was recorded by Auxentius of Durostorum leading a persecution of Gothic Christians in 347/348. Herwig Wolfram noted that "alliteration, variation, and rhythm in the line of names Athanaric, Aoric, Ariaric resemble the 'ideal type' of Hadubrand, Hildebrand, Heribrand".
He considered the similarities and comparison suggested that all three kings were members of the Balti dynasty.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Aoric?
king of the Goths
When was Aoric born?
Aoric was born in 350.
When did Aoric die?
Aoric died in 400.
What was Aoric's occupation?
Aoric was a caudillo.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Aoric. https://biography.guide/aoric/
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