Batavi

Noun

Meaning

Batavi pl (plural only)

An ancient Germanic tribe living in the region of Batavia around Nijmegen.

Examples

It is believed that it was from this time that the Romans instituted a Herul auxiliary unit, the Heruli seniores, who were stationed in northern Italy and often associated with the Batavian Batavi seniores. Source: Internet

Revolt of the Batavi main Despite the alliance, one of the high-ranking Batavi, Julius Paullus, to give him his Roman name, was executed by Fonteius Capito on a false charge of rebellion. Source: Internet

The Chatti were also involved in the Revolt of the Batavi in 69 AD. Source: Internet

Tacitus, Historiae iv.12 In a more detailed description he writes: :"The island of the Batavi was the appointed rendezvous because of its easy landing-places, and its convenience for receiving the army and carrying the war across the river. Source: Internet

The name is also applied to several military units employed by the Romans that were originally raised among the Batavi. Source: Internet

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