Vercingetorix (Latin: [wɛrkɪŋˈɡɛtɔriːks]; Ancient Greek: Οὐερκιγγετόριξ [u.erkiŋɡeˈtoriks]; c. 80 – 46 BC) was a Gallic king and chieftain of the Arverni tribe who united the Gauls in a failed revolt …

Vercingetorix was a chieftain of the Gallic tribe of the Arverni whose formidable rebellion against Roman rule was crushed by Julius Caesar. Caesar had almost completed the subjugation of …

The name Vercingetorix evokes an extraordinary episode in the story of resistance to Roman expansion, when, in 52 BC, at the height of Caesar’s conquest of Gaul, he led a rebellion that …

Jun 24, 2020 · Vercingetorix was among the best-known and greatest Gallic leaders. He was a militant leader who courageously challenged Julius Caesar. He lost his battle but retained the …

Jun 2, 2019 · Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, fought for freedom against Julius Caesar — earning his respect and nearly earning victory.

May 16, 2024 · Vercingetorix’s story is one of valor, vision, and tragedy. His brief but impactful resistance against Rome left a lasting legacy on the cultural and national identity of Gaul.

May 29, 2025 · Vercingetorix was the most formidable Gallic chieftain to challenge the Roman Republic, rising to prominence during the final decades of Julius Caesar’s Gallic campaigns. A …

Jan 14, 2016 · Vercingetorix Carole Raddato (CC BY-SA) Vercingetorix (82-46 BCE) was a Gallic chieftain who rallied the tribes of Gaul (modern-day France) to repel the Roman invasion of …

Vercingetorix's strategy was to burn to countryside and hide in forts. To keep the Romans from surviving, he commanded the Gauls to burn every town to deprive the Romans of food and …

Feb 12, 2019 · In Book 7 of Caesar's Gallic Wars, Vercingetorix leads the Gauls to a revolt against Caesar. Learn about the result of this battle.