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Caratacus

British  
/ kəˈrætəkəs /

noun

  1. died ?54 ad , British chieftain: led an unsuccessful resistance against the Romans (43–50)

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In 47 Plautius was succeeded by P. Ostorius Scapula, who pressed westwards and fought a great battle with the nationalist army of Caratacus in 51.

From Grain and Chaff from an English Manor by Arthur H. Savory

The enemy waded the river, however, and scaled the wall on its further bank; and in the fierce lance and sword fight the host of Caratacus lost the day.

From Short History of Wales by Sir Owen Morgan Edwards

The Romans then took possession of their lands, and, stepping into their place, established over the tribes chieftains who were now dependent on the Emperor instead of on Togidumnus and Caratacus.

From A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII by Samuel Rawson Gardiner

Her parents are on Caratacus researching on local art forms, so she and I came here to be miserable in company and away from the rest.

From The Lost Kafoozalum by Pauline Ashwell

Vespasian in the reigne of our Caratacus, 35 years after Christ, took it and sackt it.

From Publications of the Scottish History Society, Volume 36 Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676 by Lord John Lauder Fountainhall

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