Also known for his decagonal-based Mausoleum in Ravenna, this ruler was asked by the emperor Zeno to take the Italian peninsula, which he did when he took Ravenna from Odoacer in 493 C.E.
This ruler designated Theudis as the guardian for his own grandson, but Theudis succeeded this man instead. This ruler adjudicated a papal election contest in favor of Symmachus, and influenced pope St. John I to negotiate a withdrawal of the edict which proscribed the Arians. This king obtained Spanish territory when one of his sons in law was killed at the Battle of Vouille. He promulgated 154 rules in his namesake (*) Edict, a clarification of Roman law to which he also subjected his people. Also known for his decagonal-based Mausoleum in Ravenna, this ruler was asked by the emperor Zeno to take the Italian peninsula, which he did when he took Ravenna from Odoacer in 493 C.E. For 10 points, identify this Ostrogothis king who ruled Italy from 493 until 526.
This ruler designated Theudis as the guardian for his own grandson, but Theudis succeeded this man instead.
Theodoric the Great  