Honoria Sends Ring to Attila — Western Rome Crisis

450 CE · Ravenna (Batı Roma) · political

Honoria, the sister of the emperor Valentinian, objecting to being married off against her will, sent Attila a ring and an offer of marriage.

Taking this seriously, Attila demanded half the territory of the Western Roman Empire as her dowry; Valentinian refused. The episode became the pretext with which Attila legitimised his campaign into Gaul.

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What was Honoria Sends Ring to Attila — Western Rome Crisis?
Honoria, the sister of the emperor Valentinian, objecting to being married off against her will, sent Attila a ring and an offer of marriage.
When did Honoria Sends Ring to Attila — Western Rome Crisis happen?
450 CE
Where did Honoria Sends Ring to Attila — Western Rome Crisis take place?
Ravenna (Batı Roma)