Kingdom of Soissons: Map & History
The Kingdom of Soissons is the name given by modern scholars to the fifth-century "kingdom" of Romans ruled by Syagrius, which was based in Soissons in what is now northern France.
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The Kingdom of Soissons is the name given by modern scholars to the fifth-century "kingdom" of Romans ruled by Syagrius, which was based in Soissons in what is now northern France. There is disagreement among scholars as to both its extent, how long it existed, and whether it was considered a kingdom by contemporaries. In one of the only mentions of him, Syagrius was referred to as "king of the Romans" by the 6th-century historian Gregory of Tours, and both he and the population he ruled are generally understood to have been Gallo-Roman.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kingdom of Soissons
At its mapped extent, Kingdom of Soissons covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Kingdom of Soissons's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Kingdom of Soissons: Key Facts
| Capital | Soissons |
|---|---|
| Religion | Christianity |
| Form of government | rump state |
| Currency | Roman currency |
| Founded | 457 CE |
| Dissolved | 486 CE |
Preceded by
Facts from Wikidata Q1247508 (CC0).
Kingdom of Soissons Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 159,048 km² in 478 CE.
Kingdom of Soissons: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Soissons exist?
The Kingdom of Soissons is dated to 476 CE – 489 CE, in the Classical Antiquity era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Soissons?
The capital of the Kingdom of Soissons was Soissons.
How large was the Kingdom of Soissons at its peak?
At its peak in 478 AD the Kingdom of Soissons covered about 159,048 km².