Belgae
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Belgae pl (plural only)
(historical) A group of tribes living in northern Gaul, between the English Channel and the west bank of the Rhine, from at least the 3rd century BC.
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Around 300 BC, it appears that a group from the Gaulish Parisii tribe took over East Yorkshire, establishing the highly distinctive Arras culture ; and from around 150–100 BC, groups of Belgae began to control significant parts of the South.
Celts (also known as Belgae and Gauls ) invaded Normandy in successive waves from the 4th to the 3rd century BC.
As they approached the besieged Roman camp, the Belgae moved to engage Caesar's troops.
Caesar's forces launched a fierce counterattack, and soon put the Belgae to flight.
It seems clear that Celtic culture and language were very influential upon the Belgae, especially those in modern France.
Of all these, the Belgae are the strongest.