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The son of the nobleman Celtillus, he was king of the Arverni, an influential Gallic people settled in the present-day Auvergne region. In his plan to repel the Roman invasion, he managed to unite 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 displayed his excellent military talents. In 52 BC he was defeated in the siege of Alesia by Caius Julius Caesar. He surrendered and was imprisoned in Rome for five years. In 46 BC he was dragged in chains to ornate the celebration of Caesar's triumph. Immediately afterwards 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 in a nationalist key. Under Napoleon III, his figure as a representative of Gallo-Roman civilisation was widely emphasised. Later, in the revanchist climate of Franco-German rivalry, he embodied the mythical figure of a national hero for an important part of 19th century French historiography. In the years from 1870 to 1950, the teaching of history for generations of students presented him as the first leader of the French. Excellent condition. Provenance 20th century France. Diameter 20 cm, height 60 cm. Certificate of Authenticity. We are at your disposal for further clarification or photographic details. Shipping throughout Italy, Europe and the rest of the world at very low prices with maximum security and traceability. Shipping will be agreed privately.
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