Attila ruled from 433 until his death in 453. Orginally his
brother Bleda ruled half the tribe and Atilla the other, until
Bleda's death in 447 when Atilla became the sole King. (Public
domain image sourced from Wikipedia) Attila was known as
Flagellum Dei by the Romans (Scourge of God). He spent much of
his reign waging war across Europe, burning and pillaging in his
wake. His actions are partially behind the fall of the Roman
Empire. At its height Attila's empire stretched from the Ural
river to the Rhine. However it's Attila's death which is of
interest today. Given all of this occurred in the 1st century
accounts of Attila's health are patchy at best. However it is
known that following a large feast to celebrate his latest
marriage, the King was found the following morning choked to
death on a pool of blood. Later accounts suggested his wife had
perhaps had murderous intentions. This is possible, but given
the description that Attila had choked, seems unlikely. Commonly
held accounts of Attila's death are