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Roderick |
 | | After the death of King Witiza, a group of nobles chose Roderick, duke of Baetica, as successor to the king. |
| | Having defeated Witiza's son, Roderick established himself on the throne. |
| | Roderick was probably killed in the battle, but according to some, he continued to resist the Muslim conquest of Spain until he was slain in 713. |
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