Bibroci facts for kids
The Bibroci were an ancient tribe living in Britain during the Iron Age. This was a long time ago, around 100 years before Julius Caesar was born. We only know about them because Julius Caesar wrote a little bit about them. Some historians think they might have been one of the four main tribes in the area we now call Kent. Caesar mentioned "four kings" in that region. Also, old pottery found by archaeologists might show where these different tribes lived.
What Does Their Name Mean?
The name Bibroci comes from an old language called Gaulish. In Gaulish, the word *bibros meant 'beaver'. So, their name might have meant something like "the Beaver people."
The Bibroci and Julius Caesar
During Julius Caesar's second invasion of Britain in 54 BCE, there was a lot of fighting. Caesar had some success and helped put King Mandubracius back in charge of the Trinovantes tribe.
However, many British tribes were still against the Romans. They united under a leader named Cassivellaunus. This caused some tribes to be divided. Some wanted to fight the Romans, while others wanted peace.
Caesar wrote that five British tribes sent messengers to his Roman camp. These tribes included the Bibroci, along with the Ancalites, the Segontiaci, the Cenimagni, and the Cassi. These messengers came to talk about peace. They even agreed to tell Caesar where Cassivellaunus's main fort was located.
Caesar then attacked Cassivellaunus's fort and made him agree to terms. When Caesar left Britain, he took some people as hostages from the British tribes. This was a way to make sure they would keep their promises. However, Caesar did not write down exactly which tribes had to give hostages.
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