Ragnaris
Ragnaris (Greek spelling Ῥάγναρις, Ῥαγναρίς, Ῥαγναρῆς;
History
Ragnaris is first mentioned as the commander of the Ostrogothic garrison of
He reappears in late 554 as the leader of 7,000 Gothic troops, possibly survivors of Teia's last stand at the Battle of Mons Lactarius. Resolved to continue resisting the Romans, he led them to occupy the fortress of Compsa. The Eastern Roman general Narses laid siege to them in the winter, but the Goths were easily able to hold out, having secured large provisions. In spring, Narses and Ragnaris met to discuss possible terms, but could not agree. As they parted, however, Ragnaris tried to shoot Narses with an arrow, whereupon he was set upon and severely wounded by the general's bodyguards. His followers managed to carry him into the fortress, but he died two days later, and the final Gothic stronghold surrendered.[3]
References
- ^ Maenchen-Helfen 1973, p. 383, 389.
- ^ Amory 2003, p. 408.
- ^ a b c Martindale 1992, p. 1076.
Sources
- ISBN 0521526353.
- ISBN 0520015967.
- ISBN 0-521-20160-8.