Boudicca Leads Revolt Against Roman Rule
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Women’s Issues, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Barbarians, Nomads, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: British History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: England, Britain, United Kingdom
- Date: 60
Article abstract: Boudicca’s revolt, instigated by imperial disregard of her late husband’s will, the rape of her daughters, and her own flogging, united southern Celtic tribes in a nearly successful attempt to resist imperial Rome rule.
Summary of Event
Queen Boudicca of the Iceni, one of the larger tribes in Britain, led a revolt against Roman rule in 60 c.e. There is greater agreement regarding the meaning of this warrior queen’s name than regarding its spelling; it contains the Celtic root word for “victory.” Many linguists translate...
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