King Theodoric (Theodoric the Great)

King Theodoric the Great was a powerful and influential ruler of the Ostrogoths from 493 to 526 AD. He is known for uniting Italy and stabilizing the region after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Theodoric aimed to preserve Roman traditions and governance while promoting Gothic interests. He was a skilled diplomat, often balancing relationships with both Gothic and Roman elites. His reign is marked by cultural revival, administrative reforms, and relative peace, making him a significant figure in early medieval European history.