Historical Events tagged with "gaius julius civilis"
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Military & Warfare
Batavian Revolt led by Gaius Julius Civilis
August 1st, 69 1955 years ago
The Batavians, a Germanic tribe in Germania Inferior, revolted against Roman rule under the leadership of Gaius Julius Civilis. Driven by dissatisfaction with taxation and military policies, the indigenous people sought to assert their autonomy. The uprising began in the region now known as the Netherlands, marking a significant act of defiance against the Roman Empire during a period of instability.
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