Ambiorix's revolt
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| + | '''Ambiorix's revolt''' was an episode during the [[Gallic Wars]]. | ||
| - | The '''Gallic Wars''' were a series of [[military campaign]]s waged by the [[Roman Republic|Roman]] [[proconsul]] [[Julius Caesar]] against several [[Gauls|Gallic tribes]]. Rome's war against the Gallic tribes lasted from 58 BC to 50 BC and culminated in the decisive [[Battle of Alesia]] in 52 BC, in which a complete Roman victory resulted in the expansion of the [[Roman Republic]] over the whole of [[Gaul]] (mainly present day [[France]] and [[Belgium]]). The wars paved the way for Julius Caesar to become the sole ruler of the Roman Republic. | + | Discontent among the subjugated Gauls prompted a major uprising amongst the Belgae against [[Julius Caesar]] in the winter of 54–53 BC, when the [[Eburones]] of north-eastern Gaul rose in rebellion under their leader [[Ambiorix]]. Fifteen Roman [[Cohort (military unit)|cohort]]s were wiped out at Atuatuca Tungrorum (modern [[Tongeren]] in Belgium) and a garrison commanded by [[Quintus Tullius Cicero]] narrowly survived after being relieved by Caesar in the nick of time. The rest of 53 BC was occupied with a punitive campaign against the Eburones and their allies, who were said to have been all but exterminated by the Romans. |
| - | Although Caesar portrayed this invasion as being a preemptive and defensive action, most historians agree that the wars were fought primarily to boost Caesar's political career and to pay off his massive debts. Still, Gaul was of significant military importance to the Romans, as these had been attacked several times by native tribes both indigenous to Gaul and farther to the north. Conquering Gaul allowed Rome to secure the natural border of the river [[Rhine]]. | ||
| - | The Gallic Wars are described by Julius Caesar in his book ''[[Commentarii de Bello Gallico]]'', which is the most important historical source regarding the conflict. | ||
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| - | *[[Ambiorix's revolt]] | ||
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Ambiorix's revolt was an episode during the Gallic Wars.
Discontent among the subjugated Gauls prompted a major uprising amongst the Belgae against Julius Caesar in the winter of 54–53 BC, when the Eburones of north-eastern Gaul rose in rebellion under their leader Ambiorix. Fifteen Roman cohorts were wiped out at Atuatuca Tungrorum (modern Tongeren in Belgium) and a garrison commanded by Quintus Tullius Cicero narrowly survived after being relieved by Caesar in the nick of time. The rest of 53 BC was occupied with a punitive campaign against the Eburones and their allies, who were said to have been all but exterminated by the Romans.
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