6Further conquests
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In 447 AD, Attila attacked the Eastern Romans at the Battle of the Utus, after which he carried his famous Balkan invasion, which allowed him to create a solid Eastern European stronghold.
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7His greed for gold
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Attila was famously hungry for gold possessions, It is even said that the revenues collected by the Huns were mostly in gold, and it also fuelled his lust for gold.
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8His humble belongings
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Despite being a despotic ruler, who is infamously and literally a gold digger, Attila had a shabby lifestyle. It was said that while he provided his guests with immense hospitality, he himself lived a simple life and ate on wooden plates.
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9His marriage
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In 450 AD, the sister of Attila’s biggest ally put him in a difficult position. Honoria, sister to the Roman Emperor Valentinian III, sent the Ruler of the Huns a ring. It served as her marriage proposal, as she requested Attila to save her from an unfortunate match to a greedy senator. Attila responded to Honoria’s request and married her.
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10The political dilemma
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Attila’s marriage to Honoria was not well received by Valentinian III, more so, as Attila stood to receive almost half of Western Rome as his dowry. that had been arranged for her. But the political tensions eventually calmed down, and Attila did acquire a huge part of Western Rome.
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