1. Genseric - Noun
2. Genseric - Proper noun
king of the Vandals who seized Roman lands and invaded North Africa and sacked Rome (428-477)
Source: WordNetAlthough the Vandals' power had fallen off greatly since its zenith under Genseric, they enjoyed peace under Gunthamund. Source: Internet
Catholic bishops were exiled or killed by Genseric and laymen were excluded from office and frequently suffered confiscation of their property. Source: Internet
Decline According to the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia : "Genseric, one of the most powerful personalities of the "era of the Migrations", died on 25 January 477, at the great age of around 88 years. Source: Internet
Genseric offered battle instead, and Bonifacius was besieged at Hippo Regius in Numidia by the sea. Source: Internet
It is possible that Bonifacius had sought Genseric as an ally against Sigisvult, promising him a part of Africa in return. Source: Internet
Some time in the summer of 432, Genseric soundly defeated the joint forces of both Bonifacius and Aspar, which enabled him to seize Hippo Regius unopposed. Source: Internet