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Abstract QUADI A Germanic tribe of Suebi racial stock, situated in the area of the Main River late in the 1st century B.C. Moving into southeastern Germany, they came into contact with the MARCOMANNI, IAZYGES and other minor peoples, such as the Osi. Subsequently, they developed close ties with both the Marcomanni and Iazyges while estab1.shing themselves as a powerful tribal state. Under their chief, Vannius, the Quadi exercised considerable influence rover the western Danubian frontier in the first half of the 1st century A.D. Around 50 A.D., however, Vannius and the Quadi were assailed by a barbarian confederation of the HERMUNDURI, Lugii and others. Vannius fell in battle while countering two usurpers, his nephews Vangis and Sido. They broke apart the Quadi, as large elements of Vannius’ supporters fled to the Romans and were settled· in PANNONIA. Henceforth the Quadi displayed hostility· coward Rome. A war was fought with Emperor DOMITIAN, .and the Quadi were a leading force in the MARCOMANNIC WARS in the 2nd century. MARCUS AURELIUS inflicted a terrible defeat upon them in 174. By the end of the 4th century, the Quadi were part of the other Germanic states on ·the march into the Roman Empire. They probably traveled, with the VANDALS into Spain.