Vercingetorix

Gender Masculine
Usage Gaulish
Pronounced Pron. wehr-king-GEH-taw-riks(Latin) vər-sin-JEHT-ə-riks(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Means "king over warriors" from Gaulish wer "on, over" combined with kingeto "marching men, warriors" and rix "king". This name was borne by a 1st-century BC chieftain of the Gaulish tribe the Arverni. He led the resistance against Julius Caesar's attempts to conquer Gaul, but he was eventually defeated, brought to Rome, and executed.

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Vercingetorix throws down his arms at the feet of Julius Caesar by Lionel Royer (1899)Vercingetorix throws down his arms at the feet of Julius Caesar by Lionel Royer (1899)

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Final Fantasy characters, folk heroes, greatness, history, king, leaders, leadership, royalty, war, warrior, warriors
Entry updated January 21, 2022