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Vercingetorix

OriginGaulish
Meaning"king over warriors"

About Vercingetorix

An ancient Gaulish king with a cumbersome name and history. Vercingetorix was the leader of the Arverni tribe, who united the Gauls in a revolt against Roman forces during Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars. He was ultimately defeated, brought to Rome, and executed.

Pronounced ver-sin-JET-uh-riks.

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