Genseric

American  

[jen-ser-ik, gen-] / ˈdʒɛn sər ɪk, ˈgɛn- /

noun

1. a.d. c390–477, king of the Vandals, conqueror in northern Africa and Italy.

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Genseric British  

/ ˈɡɛnsərɪk, ˈdʒɛn- /

noun

1. ?390–477 _ad , king of the Vandals (428–77). He seized Roman lands, esp extensive parts of N Africa, and sacked Rome (455)

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Example Sentences

Unsatisfied, Genseric then pursued a plan to extend his control over Roman North Africa by breaking the treaty and invading Carthage, which he seized in 439.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Around 430, under their leader Genseric, they were invited by Bonifacius, Rome’s governor in North Africa, to help him establish himself as a ruler independent of Rome.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

As for Goths and Vandals, Genseric undoubtedly did some mischief in the way of carrying off precious objects, but even he is not charged with the actual destruction of any buildings.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 by Various

In North Africa Genseric the Vandal established a powerful dominion, and set about preparing an invasion of Italy by sea.

From The Roman Empire in the Light of Prophecy The Rise, Progress, and End of the Fourth World-empire by Vine, W. E.

It had existed just 104 years, since Genseric entered Africa in a.d.

From The Byzantine Empire by Oman, Charles William Chadwick