Cassivellaunus: Biography, Facts and Career
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Cassivellaunus was a historical British military leader who led the defence against Julius Caesar's second expedition to Britain in 54 BC. He led an alliance of tribes against Roman forces, but eventually surrendered after his location was revealed to Julius Caesar by defeated Britons. Cassivellaunus made an impact on the British consciousness. He appears in British legend as Cassibelanus, one of Geoffrey of Monmouth's kings of the Britons, and in the Mabinogi, Brut y Brenhinedd and the Welsh Triads as Caswallawn, son of Beli Mawr.
Quick facts about Cassivellaunus
- Full name: Cassivellaunus
- Born: -0100-01-0
- Nationality: Catuvellauni
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q363623
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Who is Cassivellaunus?
Cassivellaunus was a historical British military leader who led the defence against Julius Caesar's second expedition to Britain in 54 BC.
What nationality is Cassivellaunus?
Cassivellaunus is Catuvellauni.
When was Cassivellaunus born?
Cassivellaunus was born on -0100-01-0.
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