Iceni facts for kids
The Iceni were an ancient Celtic group of people, also called a tribe, who lived in Great Britain. Their home was in the area we now call Norfolk and Suffolk in England. They were known for their strong spirit and their fight for freedom.
In the year 43 AD, the Roman Emperor Claudius invaded Great Britain. After this, the Iceni became allies of the powerful Roman Empire. At that time, a leader named Antedios was the ruler of the Iceni.
The Iceni and Romans did not trade much with each other. The Iceni worried about losing their own unique culture and way of life. Because of this, the Romans did not see their relationship with the Iceni as a good one. In 47 AD, the Roman governor, Publius Ostorius Scapula, decided to take away weapons from tribes that were not fully loyal. He also started building new Roman forts.
The Iceni and the Romans
After Antedios, a new Iceni leader named Prasutagus became a "vassal king." This meant he ruled his people, but he had to obey the Roman Emperor. When Prasutagus died, the Romans tried to take over the Iceni lands completely. This made the Iceni very angry.
Prasutagus's wife, Boudicca, was a brave and powerful queen. She gathered the Iceni and other nearby tribes to fight back against the Romans. This big rebellion happened in the years 60 and 61 AD. Even though they fought bravely, the Iceni and their allies were not successful against the strong Roman army.
Iceni Capital City
By the end of the first century AD, the Iceni had their own main city. It was called Venta Icenorum. This important city was located close to where the village of Caistor St Edmund is today. It was a center for their culture and daily life.
Images for kids
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Painting of Boadicea Haranguing The Britons by John Opie, R.A. (1761-1807). Oil On Canvas.
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Iceni coin
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Iceni coin (reverse)
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Bronze coins of the Iceni. Museum of London.
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Icenian silver coin, found in Norfolk.
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See also
In Spanish: Icenos para niños
