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Erwig
ERVIGIO
King of the Visigoths
Reign 31 October 680 - 14 November 687
Succession Appointed by Wamba as his successor while the later was in the verge of death. According to some sources, Wamba was poisoned by a conspiracy in favor of Erwig.
Abdication After falling seriously ill, Erwig proclaimed his son-in-law Egica, the husband of his daughter Cixilo, as his heir and retired to a monastery as a penitent.
Predecessor Wamba
Successor Egica
Alternative Names Ervig
Ervigio(Span.), Ervígio (Port.)
Spouse Liuvigoto
Issue Cixilo
Father Ardabast
Mother Galesvinda (daughter of Chindasuinth) or Goda (Chindasuinth's niece)
Died 687
Died seriously ill in a monastery.
Religion Catholicism


Regnal Titles
Preceeded by
Wamba
King of the Visigoths
680 - 687
Succeeded by
Egica
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