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Commius (IV) taken prisoner by the Britains when Caesar sends him as an emissary-King of the Atrebates, a Belgian tribe

friendly to Caesar. He was sent by Caesar as an envoy to Britain in 55 B.C. where he was thrown into chains, but later released

Considius (I) misinterprets the battle situation and causes Caesar to miss an easy victory over the Helvetii Diviciacus (I) Apro-Roman, Aeduan leader; brother of Dumnorix, who begs Caesar to forgive Dumnorix Divico (I) Helvetian leader defeated by Caesar in 58 BCE Dumnorix (I) an Aeduan; plots with Orgetorix and the Helvetii; killed resisting Caesar's troops-An influential and ambitious anti-Roman Aeduan who continually opposed Caesar. He was finally killed in an attempt to escape from Caesar's camp. Labienus (I, IV, V) Caesar's legatus pro praetore; the most important of the legato; his intelligence and ability win numerous battles for the RomansCaesar's right-hand man and most trusted lieutenant in the

Gallic War. During the Civil War, however, he fought against Caesar and was killed at Munda. Mettius (I) with Procillus sent by Caesar as a representative to Ariovistus; taken prisoner Orgetorix (I) Helvetian who foments war to take over Gaul; dies before his plans are carried out-Wealthiest of the Helvetian chiefs. He planned the migration into western Gaul. He attempted to seize control of Helvetia and plotted with Casticus and Dumnorix to conquer all Gaul. When arrested by the Helvetians, he is said to have taken his life. Procillus (I) with Mettius is sent by Caesar as representative to Ariovistus; taken prisoner Casticus (I) member of the Sequani persuaded by Orgetorix to join the uprising and seize the kingdom previously held by his father Catamantaloedis-chief of the Sequani. He joined with Orgetorix and Dumnorix in the conspiracy to gain control of Gaul. Nammeius and Verucloetius (I) envoys of the Helvetians sent to Caesar L. Cassius (I) consul who Caesar remembers beind killed, and his army being sent under the yoke by the Helvetians

Quintus Cicero (V) brother of Cicero; takes a legion to winter in the territory of the Nervi-Brother of the famous orator. One of Caesar's best lieutenants, he won renown by resisting a siege of his winter quarters by the rebellious Gauls. Quintus Titurius Sabinus (V) one of the two legates put in charge of a legion and five cohorts; bad leader, loses the soldiers as a result

Lucius Aurunculeius Cotta (V) one of the two legates put in charge of a legion and five cohorts; partners with bad leader, loses the soldiers despite his best efforts

Tasgetius (V) restored as ruler by Caesar of the Carnutes; killed by his peopleancestors ruled here; Caesar reinstated him in power because he was useful in every war; Killed by his enemies with support from the state after three years of ruling

Ambiorix (V) leader of the Eburones who tricks the Romans into leaving their winter camp by a speecha chief of the Eburones. He started a revolt and led the ambush

of the troops of Sabinus and Cotta. He succeeded in escaping Caesar. Catuvolcus (V) ally of Ambiorix in attacking Romans while in their winter camps Titus Pullo (V) one of two centurions noted for being very brave; jumps out of the camp first in order to demonstrate this bravery Lucius Vorenus (V) one of two centurions noted for being very brave; saves the other who jumps out of the camp

Marcus Crassus (I, IV, V) quaestor, put in charge of the Samarobrivae by Caesar and given a legion Ariovistus-An arrogant German cheif whom Caesar defeated and drove from Gaul back into Germany Cassivellaunus Leader of the Britons. He finally surrendered to Caesar. Eporedorix An Aeduan noble, loyal to Caesar at first. He later joined Vercingetorix as one of the leaders of the Gallic army that went to relieve the siege of Alesia.

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