Vercingetorix

[ vur-sin-jet-uh-riks, -get- ]

noun

1. died 45? b.c., Gallic chieftain conquered by Caesar.

Vercingetorix

/ ˌvɜːsɪnˈdʒɛtərɪks /

noun

1. Vercingetorix?45 bcMGallicPOLITICS: chieftain died ?45 bc , Gallic chieftain and hero, executed for leading a revolt against the Romans under Julius Caesar (52 bc )

Example Sentences

Du Guesclin and Vercingetorix in particular were, however, a sore trial to them.

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In 52 another and more serious movement took place with Vercingetorix at its head.

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Vercingetorix found the work of conquering Caesar in this way too difficult.

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The bronze equestrian statue of Vercingetorix, the fiery Gallic chieftain, in the Clermont museum, is full of violent action.

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It has been said that in this word the swords of Cæsar and Vercingetorix still cross each other.

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