Miro (Suebian king)

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the suebian king of?Galicia
2. What is the reign?570 AD – 583 AD
3. Who was Miro and when did he rule?Miro was the king of the Suebian Kingdom in Galicia. He became king in 570 AD and ruled until 583 AD.
4. Why did Miro try to make friends with other countries?Miro wanted to keep his kingdom safe from the powerful Visigoths. He made friends with the Byzantine Empire and the Frankish kingdoms to create a strong defense.

Chalcedonian Christianity: The orthodox form of Christianity recognized by the Council of Chalcedon, contrasted with Arianism.
Arianism: A theological doctrine that denied the full divinity of Jesus Christ, prevalent among some Germanic tribes.
Visigothic Kingdom: The powerful Germanic kingdom that dominated much of the Iberian Peninsula during the early Middle Ages.
Second Council of Braga: An important synod held in 572 AD that addressed theological and disciplinary issues within the Suebian church.