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Septimania

Proper noun

Meaning

Septimania

(historical) The western region of the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis (modern-day south France) that passed under the control of the Visigoths in 462, when it was ceded to their king, Theodoric II.

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Examples

Amalaric succeeded to the Visigothic kingdom in Iberia and Septimania. Source: Internet

After this their borders with Italy (ruled by the Lombards since 568) and Visigothic Septimania remained fairly stable. Source: Internet

Charles Martel invaded Septimania in two campaigns in 736 and 739, but was forced back again to Frankish territory under his control. Source: Internet

He responded to William of Septimania 's requests of assistance in his struggle against Charles the Bald 's nominations. Source: Internet

The invading Moors wanted to conquer and convert Europe to Islam, so they crossed the Pyrenees to use Visigothic Septimania as a base of operations. Source: Internet

With the urging of the vengeful Wala and the cooperation of his brothers, Lothair accused Judith of having committed adultery with Bernard of Septimania, even suggesting Bernard to be the true father of Charles. Source: Internet

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