Vercingetorix
protohistoric chieftain of the Arverni tribe, defeated by Julius Caesar during the Gallic wars
Vercingetorix (wɜːkɪŋˈɛtoɹɪks in Gaulish) born c.82 BC, died 46 BC. was a chieftain of the Gallic tribe of the Arverni.
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He led the Gauls in 52 BC against the Roman army in Gaul led by Julius Caesar. Vercingetorix's 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.
After the celebration of Caesar's triumph was over, Vercingetorix was executed.