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Orgetorix

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[awr-jet-uh-riks] / ɔrˈdʒɛt ə rɪks /

noun

  1. flourished c60 b.c., Helvetian chieftain.


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Orgetorix was thrown into prison, being suspected of a design to make himself king, but the Helvetii themselves persisted in their plan.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

The basso-relievo on the south front represents Cæsar's conquest of the Allobroges, and the capture of the daughter of Orgetorix, one of the most powerful men of the country, and instigator of the war.

From The Idler in France by Blessington, Marguerite, Countess of

II.—Among the Helvetii, Orgetorix was by far the most distinguished and wealthy.

From "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries by Caesar, Julius

They made great preparations for the expedition, but suddenly Orgetorix died, nor was suspicion lacking that he committed suicide.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir

In 58, hard pressed by the Germans and incited by one of their princes, Orgetorix, they resolved to found a hew home west of the Jura.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

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