08-27-2009, 01:13 AM
Vortigern was his name. maybe not his given name, but it's not a title of sorts. Sure, it has a meaning, but we know of at least 8 other Vortigerns, all common people.
My theory is that his given name was Vitalinus, and that he took the the name Vortigern upon accession. Like Augustus. Or Stalin.
My theory is that his given name was Vitalinus, and that he took the the name Vortigern upon accession. Like Augustus. Or Stalin.
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)