Attila the Hun

Born around 406 CE on the Eurasian Steppe, Attila rose to power alongside his brother Bleda before taking sole command of the Huns in 445 CE. He united a vast confederation of nomadic tribes through charisma, intimidation, and ruthless discipline, forging a powerful empire that stretched across Central and Eastern Europe. As a leader, he combined strategic cunning with relentless aggression, leaving a legacy that symbolized both the terror and the dynamism of the late ancient world.