Attila the Hun

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1. A king of the Huns in the fifth century. Attila's forces overran many parts of central and eastern Europe. His armies were known for their cruelty and wholesale destruction, and Attila himself was called the “scourge of God.”

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Attila the Hun

Unfortunately, sanitized politicians have this shortcoming—they are not quite as interesting on stage as Attila the Hun or Boris Godunov.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

Even Attila the Hun had strict protocol at his feasts, with guests toasting one another in order of rank.

From New York Times ● May 30, 2018

All you need to know about Newhart’s sense of humor is in the album’s subtitle: The Most Celebrated New Comedian Since Attila the Hun.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 7, 2017

“He was constantly telling stories about great warriors of the past, like Attila the Hun, people who had slain empires,” Mount said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2016

Some pair they made: Attila the Hun and Gracie the useless.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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