Miro of Gallaecia

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Miro was the Suevi king of Galicia (570-583) who convoked the Second Council of Braga (572). In that same year, he attacked the Asturias and Cantabria, once part of the province of Gallaecia. This campaign by a Catholic king against Arian-held land was an excuse for Leovigild, king of the Visigoths to invade Suevi territory. Between 572 and 574, Leovigild attacked the Suevi in the valley of the Douro, pushing them northwards and founding the Villa Gothorum (now Toro). Then, Leovigild attacked and defeated the Cantabrians. Control of Toro and Astorga opened the way for a full out invasion of Galicia. This he did in 575. After losing Ourense and all the southeast and being attacked in Porto and Braga, Miro made a peace treaty and submitted.

However, when Hermenegild (Leovigildo's Catholic son) rebelled, Miro gave him support and in 583, he attacked Seville. Hermenegild was captured and executed and he was forced to make a pact with Leovigild and retreat.

Preceded by:
Theodemar		 King of Galicia
570-583		 Succeeded by:
Euric
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