Addedomarus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Addedomarus |
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| King of the Trinovantes tribe in ancient Britain | |
Gold coins of Addedomarus from 35-1 BC.
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| Reign | c. 25–10 BC |
| Predecessor | Mandubracius? |
| Successor | Dubnovellaunus |
| Died | c. 10 BC |
| Issue | Dubnovellaunus (son) |
| Father | Mandubracius? |
Addedomarus (sometimes written Aθθedomarus on coins) was a king who ruled in south-eastern ancient Britain around 25 to 10 BC. We know about him mainly from his coins. The places where his coins have been found suggest he was the ruler of the Trinovantes tribe.
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Who Was King Addedomarus?
Early Rule and Coinage
Addedomarus was the first king to make coins with writing on them north of the River Thames. He might have started making these coins as early as 35 BC. Other experts think it was closer to 15 BC. These coins help us learn about his rule.
Moving the Capital City
It seems Addedomarus moved the main city of the Trinovantes tribe. The capital used to be in Braughing in Hertfordshire. He likely moved it to Camulodunum, which is now Colchester in Essex. This was an important change for his kingdom.
Challenges to His Power
For a short time, around 15 to 10 BC, another king named Tasciovanus took over. Tasciovanus was from the Catuvellauni tribe. He even made his own coins in Camulodunum during this period. However, Addedomarus appears to have won back his power. He ruled again until about 10 to 5 BC.
End of His Reign
After Addedomarus, his successor was Dubnovellaunus. The Lexden Tumulus, a large ancient burial mound near Colchester, might be where Addedomarus was buried. His name also appears on coins from as far back as 45 BC and 25 BC.
Addedomarus in Legends
Ancient Welsh stories, called the Welsh Triads, mention a figure named Aedd Mawr. He is remembered as one of the people who helped found Britain. Some historians believe this Aedd Mawr might be the same person as King Addedomarus.
See Also
- List of ancient kings of Britain
