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Theodoric

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    (454-August 26, 526)
    King of the Ostrogoths, a barbarian tribe
    King of Italy
    Conquered Italy for the Byzantine Emperor Zeno (AD 493)
    Known as 'Dietrich von Bern' in modern German legends
    Illegitimate son of Theodomir

Why he might be annoying:

    Theodoric is only a Romanized version of his name; his real name in Gothic was 'Thiudareiks.'
    He was inconsistent with his alliances.
    When he conquered Italy, he promised to spare the former king, Odoacer, but decided to kill him during a banquet instead.
    He lived as a hostage in Constantinople (capital of the Byzantine Empire, present day Istanbul) during most of his childhood.
    Most Romans were less than thrilled with the fact that a foreigner ran their country.
    Germans consider him a legend, but he wasn't even born in Germany.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was well cultured but still proud of his 'Barbarian' roots.
    He attempted to reconstruct a decayed Italy.
    He respected Roman laws and customs when he conquered their country.
    During his years as a hostage, he received education that most of his fellow barbarians could only dream of.
    He spoke Greek, Latin, and his native language, Gothic.
    He exceeded the average life expectancy of the time (died when he was approximately 72).

Credit: Vereenyce


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 40 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 60 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 69 Votes: 57.97% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 24 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 69 Votes: 62.32% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 31 Votes: 51.61% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 27 Votes: 37.04% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 68 Votes: 57.35% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 101 Votes: 62.38% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 183 Votes: 61.20% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 252 Votes: 52.78% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 91 Votes: 47.25% Annoying