Carvilius (Britain)
Carvilius was one of four kings of the Cantiaci tribe, who settled in what is now Kent . Fought against the Roman general Gaius Iulius Caesar during his second campaign in Britain .
Together with the three other kings of Kent, Cingetorix , Segovax and Taximagulus , Carvilius was ordered by Cassivellaunus , the commander in chief of the British tribes in the war against Caesar, to attack the Roman ship camp. This attack was repulsed by the Roman guards of the fleet. Upon hearing of the outcome of this battle, Cassivellaunus concluded a settlement with Caesar. Furthermore, Carvilius is no longer mentioned.
literature
- Friedrich Münzer : Carvilius 1) . In: Paulys Realencyclopadie der classischen Antiquity Science (RE). Volume III, 2, Stuttgart 1899, Col. 1629.
Remarks
- ^ Caesar, De bello Gallico 5, 22, 1f.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Carvilius |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of Kent |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2nd century BC BC or 1st century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1st century BC Chr. |