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Vercingetorix

Proper noun

Meaning

Vercingetorix

72 BCE–46 BCE, the chieftain of the Arverni, leader of the great Gallic revolt against the Romans in 53–52 BCE.

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Examples

Although attacked by Vercingetorix during one phase of the war, they supported him with two thousand troops at the battle of Alesia (Caes. Source: Internet

Due to the town's strong protests, naturally defendable terrain, and apparently strong man-made reinforcing defenses, Vercingetorix decided against razing and burning it. Source: Internet

However, the victory cost Vercingetorix many men, including many noblemen. Source: Internet

In 52 BC, the Redones responded to the call of Vercingetorix to furnish a large contingent of warriors. Source: Internet

Many other monumental statues of Vercingetorix were erected in France during the 19th century, including one by Bartholdi on the Place de Jaude in Clermont-Ferrand (see first image). Source: Internet

The Helvetii as Roman subjects The Helvetii and Rauraci most likely lost their status as foederati only six years after the battle of Bibracte, when they supported Vercingetorix in 52 BC with 8,000 and 2,000 men, respectively. Source: Internet

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