Cassivelaunus

/ ˌkæsɪvəˈlɔːnəs /

noun

1. Cassivelaunus54 bcMBritishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1st century bc , British chieftain, king of the Catuvellauni tribe, who organized resistance to Caesar's invasion of Britain (54 bc )

Example Sentences

Whether the victorious general, in pursuit of Cassivelaunus, crossed the Thames at London, or whether “Coway Stakes,” near Weybridge, mark the scene, will never be known.

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Their numbers increased as the days went by and the Romans made no advance, and they were now commanded by a general of great ability, none less than the celebrated Cassivelaunus.

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Varley would say, "Draw me Moses," or "David"; or would call for a likeness of Julius C�sar, or Cassivelaunus, or Edward III., or some other great historical personage.

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Though C�sar names no particular town, yet he describes his attack and occupation of the "Oppidum" over which Cassivelaunus was the chief.

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After several indecisive engagements, Caesar took the camp of Cassivelaunus, who was obliged to make peace on condition of paying tribute and giving hostages.

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