When did Athanagild declare himself king against Agila in Spania?
Athanagild declared himself king against Agila in the autumn of 551. This rebellion tore apart Gothic rule in southern Spain and led to a civil war that lasted until 553.
Questions about Spania
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Which cities formed the core of the Byzantine province of Spania?
The most important cities were Málaga and Cartagena, which served as fortified centers of Roman administration. The province extended no further north than the Sierra Nevada and included the Balearic Islands.
Who governed the military and civil affairs of the province of Spania?
The chief administrative official was the magister militum Spaniae meaning master of the military of Spain. This official governed both civil and military affairs and was subordinate only to the Emperor himself.
What religious differences existed between Spania and the Visigothic kingdom?
The province of Spania was predominantly Latin Christian while many Byzantine governors were Eastern Christians. The church of Spania remained separate from the Gothic church with no clerics attending councils of the other side.
When did the entire province of Spania fall into Visigothic hands?
By 624 the entire province of Spania fell into Visigothic hands save for the Balearic Islands. These islands finally separated from Empire by Saracen incursions of eighth through tenth centuries.