About Malaric
Lived 501 – 586 (aged 84–85). Malaric was a ruler.
Malaric or Amalaric, was the last claimant to the kingship of the Suevi of Galicia. In 585, after the final king, Audeca, was defeated and captured by the Visigoths, Malaric—who claimed to be related to king Miro—rose in rebellion. According to John of Biclar, he was "defeated by King Leovigild's generals and captured, then presented in chains to Leovigild."
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Malaric?
Suebic king
When was Malaric born?
Malaric was born in 501 in Gallaecia.
When did Malaric die?
Malaric died in 586 in Gallaecia.
What was Malaric's occupation?
Malaric was a ruler.
What nationality was Malaric?
Malaric's recorded nationality: Kingdom of the Suebi.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Malaric. https://biography.guide/malaric/
MLA: "Malaric." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/malaric/.
Chicago: "Malaric." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/malaric/.
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