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Cause of death. Execution by strangling. Vercingetorix ( Latin: [wɛrkɪŋˈɡɛtɔriːks]; Greek: Οὐερκιγγετόριξ [u.erkiŋɡeˈtoriks]; c. 80 – 46 BC) was a Gallic king and chieftain of the Arverni tribe who united the Gauls in a failed revolt against Roman forces during the last phase of Julius Caesar 's Gallic Wars.
The Vercingetorix Monument is a statuary monument dedicated to the Gaulish chieftain Vercingetorix, defeated by Julius Caesar in the Gallic Wars. The monument was designed by Aimé Millet and constructed in 1865. It is designated as a monument historique.
May 24, 2024 · Vercingetorix (died 46 bce) was a chieftain of the Gallic tribe of the Arverni whose formidable rebellion against Roman rule was crushed by Julius Caesar. Caesar had almost completed the subjugation of Gaul when Vercingetorix led a general uprising of the Gauls against him in 52 bce.
Jan 14, 2016 · Vercingetorix (82-46 BCE) was a Gallic chieftain who rallied the tribes of Gaul (modern-day France) to repel the Roman invasion of Julius Caesar in 52 BCE. His...
Jun 24, 2020 · A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Vercingetorix was among the best-known and greatest Gallic leaders. He was a militant leader who courageously challenged Julius Caesar. He lost his battle but retained the honor by giving his own freedom and life in exchange for saving his people.
In the shadows of history, one figure stands tall amidst the ruins of the ancient world, defying the seemingly invincible force of Rome at its zenith. His name is Vercingetorix - a man whose very name echoes the struggle for freedom and independence of a people known as the Gauls.
Vercingétorix, né aux environs de 82 av. J.-C. note 1 sur le territoire arverne, l'actuelle Auvergne, et mort à l'automne 46 av. J.-C. dans une prison de Rome, est le chef et le roi du peuple celte des Arvernes 2.
Mar 19, 2024 · Understanding Vercingetorix: The Context. Statue of Vercingetorix, by Francesco Pierantoni, Source: Flickr. Emerging in the later stages of the Gallic Wars (58-50 BCE), Vercingetorix was a pivotal figure in the Gallic resistance against Roman subjugation.
Feb 12, 2019 · The Revolt of the Gauls From Caesar's Gallic Wars. One of Gaul's most colorful historical figures is Vercingetorix, who acted as war chief for all the Gallic tribes who were trying to throw off the Roman yoke during the Gallic Wars. Vercingetorix and Caesar are the main figures in Book VII of De Bello Gallico, Caesar's narrative about his wars ...
Vercingetorix (82BC-46 BC): Heroic Galic Chieftain and His Struggle Against Rome. Vercingetorix, a name etched in the annals of ancient history, stands as a symbol of unwavering Gallic resistance against the formidable might of Rome. The story behind this French folk hero is unjustly unknown, which is why we will delve into the life and legacy ...
