About Godigisel
Lived 359 – 406 (aged 46–47). Godigisel was a sovereign and politician.
Godigisel ( 359 – 406) was King of the Hasdingi Vandals until his death in 406. It is unclear when or how he became king; however, in 405 he formed and led a coalition of Germanic peoples, including the Hasdingi Vandals, Silingi Vandals, Suebi, and others from Pannonia with the intention of invading Roman Gaul. Before crossing the Rhine River into Gaul, he was killed in the Vandal–Frankish war, possibly in late 406. Shortly after his death (traditionally dated to 31 December 406), this group of Vandals and their allies crossed the Rhine, possibly while it was frozen, into the territory of the Roman Empire.
Godigisel was succeeded by his eldest surviving son, Gunderic. Godigisel was also the father of Genseric, who succeeded Gunderic.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Godigisel?
King of the Hasdingi Vandals (359-406)
When was Godigisel born?
Godigisel was born in 359.
When did Godigisel die?
Godigisel died on 31 December 406 in Trier.
What was Godigisel's occupation?
Godigisel was a sovereign and politician.
What nationality was Godigisel?
Godigisel's recorded nationality: Vandals.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Godigisel. https://biography.guide/godigisel/
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