Kings of the Vandals

Godigisel (359-407) - best known as the father of Geiseric, who succeeded Gunderic to the kingship in 428 and ruled for 49 years, establishing a powerful kingdom in North Africa.

Gunderic (407 – 428) - Gunderic and his people ultimately crossed the Pyrenees Mountains into Hispania

Geiseric (428 – 477) - During his nearly 50 years of rule, he raised a relatively insignificant Germanic tribe to the status of a major Mediterranean power — which after he died, entered a swift decline and eventual collapse. He is also known as the Rod of God.

Huneric (477 – 484) - the first Vandal king who used title of king of Vandals and Alans

Gunthamund (484 – 496) - succeeded his unpopular uncle Huneric, and for that reason alone, enjoyed a rather successful reign

Thrasamund (496 – 523) - lost control of nearly all of modern Algeria to the Berbers

Hilderic (523 – 530) - noteworthy for the kingdom's excellent relations with the Byzantine Empire

Gelimer (530 – 534) - the last ruler of the North African Kingdom of the Vandals

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