About Tato
Lived 500 – 510. Tato was a monarch.
Tato (died 510) was an early 6th century king of the Lombards. He was the son of Claffo and a king of the Lething Dynasty.
According to Procopius, the Lombards were subject and paid tribute to the Heruli during his reign. In 508, he fought with King Rodulf of the Heruli, who was slain. This was a devastating blow to the Heruli and augmented the power of the Lombards. According to Paul the Deacon, the war started because Tato's daughter Rumetrada murdered Rodulf's brother.
Tato was murdered by his nephew Wacho in 510.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Tato's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was Tato?
King of the Lombards in early 6th century
When was Tato born?
Tato was born in 500.
When did Tato die?
Tato died in 510.
What was Tato's occupation?
Tato was a monarch.
What nationality was Tato?
Tato's recorded nationality: Kingdom of the Lombards.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tato. https://biography.guide/tato/
MLA: "Tato." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tato/.
Chicago: "Tato." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tato/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:30 UTC