Sinnion

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Who is Sinnion?

Sinnion was Hunno-Bulgar leader from 551 into the 550s, who had once served under Belisarius in the Vandal campaigns. Sinnion led 2000 of Kutrigur Huns who were defeated. He led a group of 600 Massagetæ Huns in the Belisarius invasion of 533. Under Sinnion, 2000 Bulgars were settled in Thrace by Justinian I. Following on his heels in history, a complex dynamic involving Justinian I, Sandilch, Zabergan, Kandik and Sarosios ensued.

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on July 23, 2013

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