Orestes was a Roman general and politician of Pannonian ancestry. He joined the court of Attila the Hun in his native Pannonia, in which he reached a high position, becoming one of Attila's most trusted men. Orestes also held considerable influence in the late Western Roman Empire. His son Romulus Augustulus became Roman Emperor of the West.
- Occupation
- military officer, politician
- Citizenship
- Ancient Rome
- Born
- 420
- Died
- August 28, 476
