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Son of the noble Celtillus, he was king of the Arverni, an influential Gallic people settled in what is now the Auvergne region. In his design to repel the Roman invasion, he succeeded in coalescing the majority of the Gallic peoples and their commanders. He was one of the first leaders able to federate an important part of the Gallic peoples, overcoming traditional historical divisions. Facing one of the greatest strategists ever, he showcased his excellent military talents. In 52 BC he was defeated in the siege of Alesia by Gaius Julius Caesar. Turning himself in, he was imprisoned in Rome for five years. In 46 BC he was dragged in chains to ornament the celebration of Caesar's triumph. Immediately thereafter he was sent to death in the Mamertine Prison.
In the 18th and 19th centuries his figure, similar to that of Ambiorige in Belgium, experienced a rediscovery in France from a nationalist perspective. With Napoleon III, his figure as a representative of Gallo-Roman civilization was widely highlighted. Later, in the revanchist climate of Franco-German rivalry, he embodied the mythical figure of national hero for an important part of 19th-century French historiography. In the years from 1870 to 1950, teaching history for generations of students will present him as the first leader of the French.
General Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: 20th century France.
Measurements: 20cm diameter. 60cm height.
Document: Certificate of Authenticity.
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- Dimensions:Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Torre Del Greco, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2682214133602
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