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Statue of Vercingetorix by Bartholdi, on Place de Jaude, in Clermont-Ferrand

Vercingetorix (wɜːkɪŋˈɛtoɹɪks in Gaulish) born 72 BC, died 46 BC) was a chieftain of the Gallic tribe of the Arverni. He led the great Gallic war against Roman imperialism in 52 BC. His name in Gaulish means "over-king of the marching men"; the "marching men" would now be called "infantry".

Vercingetorix was probably one of the first to unite some tribes of Gaul against a common enemy. This was the last major uprising of the peoples of Gaul against the Roman invaders.

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  • Cesare prima Gallia 58 a.C. jpg

    Celtic Gallia and Roman Republic in 58 BC.

  • Siege-alesia-vercingetorix-jules-cesar

    Vercingetorix throws down his arms at the feet of Julius Caesar. Painting by Lionel Royer.

  • Statue-vercingetorix-jaude-clermont

    Statue of Vercingetorix by Frédéric Bartholdi, on Place de Jaude, in Clermont-Ferrand, France

  • Alise-Sainte-Reine statue Vercingetorix par Millet

    Vercingétorix Memorial in Alesia, near the village of Alise-Sainte-Reine, France

  • Vercingétorix - Cândido de Faria - 1909 - NL-EYE-EFG1914 A06136

    Poster for the French film Vercingétorix by Cândido de Faria for Pathé, 1909. Collection EYE Film Institute Netherlands


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