Viridovix

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Viridovix was chief of the Gallic people of the Veneller during the Roman conquest of Gaul by Gaius Iulius Caesar in the Gallic War .

In 56 BC In BC he commanded the Veneller army in battle against the legate Quintus Titurius Sabinus . Together with their allies, the Aulerkern (sub-tribe of the Eburoviken) and Lexovians , the Veneller were defeated by Sabinus.

The name Viridovix probably meant in Celtic "powerful ( virido ) fighter ( vix, vicos )".

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SURNAME Viridovix
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Chief of the Gallic people of the Veneller
DATE OF BIRTH before 56 BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH after 56 BC Chr.