Bituriges Cubi - Wikipedia
WebThe Bituriges Cubi (Gaulish: Biturīges Cubi) were a Gallic tribe dwelling in a territory corresponding to the later province of Berry, which is named after them, during the Iron Age and the Roman period.
Bituriges | Gallic Tribe, Gauls, Celtic | Britannica
WebBituriges, Celtic tribe that in about 600 bc was the most powerful in Gaul. By about 500 bc the tribe was divided into two groups: the Cubi, with a capital at Avaricum (modern Bourges) in the region later known as Berry; and the Vivisci, with a capital at the port of Burdigala (modern Bordeaux) on.
Kingdoms of the Continental Celts - Bituriges - The History Files
WebThe Bituriges have until about now formed what is probably one of the largest and most powerful tribes in Western Europe. It seems to be around this time that they divide into two groups which become the Bituriges Cubi and Biturices Vivisci (this split could also be linked to the one that Livy describes around 600 BC). The first group settles ...
Siege of Avaricum | Map and Timeline
WebJul 31, 2022 · 52 BCE May 1. Siege of Avaricum. Bourges, France. Originally, Vercingetorix had been opposed to defending Avaricum, but the Bituriges Cubi had persuaded him otherwise. The Gallic army was camped outside the settlement. Even while defending, Vercingetorix wished to abandon the siege and outrun the Romans.
Bituriges - Wikipedia
WebThe Gaulish name Bituriges, meaning 'kings of the world', can refer to: Bituriges Cubi, an ancient Gallic tribe dwelling around modern Bourges. Bituriges Vivisci, an ancient Gallic tribe dwelling around modern Bordeaux. Category: Disambiguation pages.
Bituriges - Encyclopedia
WebGEOGRAPHICAL NAMES. BITURIGES, a Celtic people, according to Livy (v. 34) the most powerful in Gaul in the time of Tarquinius Priscus. At some period unknown they split up into two branches - Bituriges Cubi and Bituriges Vivisci. The name is supposed to mean either "rulers of the world" or "perpetual kings."
Kingdoms of the Continental Celts - Biturices Vivisci - The History …
WebThe Bituriges have until about now formed what is probably one of the largest and most powerful tribes in Western Europe. It seems to be around this time that they divide into two groups which become the Bituriges Cubi and Biturices Vivisci.
Bituriges Vivisci - Wikipedia
WebThe Bituriges Vivisci (Gaulish: Biturīges Uiuisci) were a Gallic tribe dwelling near modern-day Bordeaux during the Roman period. They had a homonym tribe, the Bituriges Cubi in the Berry region, which could indicate a common origin, although there is no direct of evidence of this.
Cubi | ancient Celtic people | Britannica
WebIn Bituriges …divided into two groups: the Cubi, with a capital at Avaricum (modern Bourges) in the region later known as Berry; and the Vivisci, with a capital at the port of Burdigala (modern Bordeaux) on the shore of the Gironde Estuary. During the Gallic revolt of 52 bc, the Cubi defended… Read More
Bituriges
WebBituriges. Gallic: "Kings of the World"? According to Livy, they were the most powerful Celtic tribe in Gaul in the time of Tarquinius Priscus (6th C BCE), and were comprised of two groups, the Vivisci and the Burdigala. At the instigation of King Ambigatus, they migrated to Northern Italy. The Vivisci settled at Garumna (Garrone), and around ...
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