Caratacus

British  

/ kəˈrætəkəs, kəˈrædək /

noun

1. died ?54 _ad , British chieftain: led an unsuccessful resistance against the Romans (43–50)

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Example Sentences

The Silures were not only a most warlike people, but they were led by Caratacus, who had taken refuge with them after his defeat by Aulus Plautius in the east.

From A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII by Gardiner, Samuel Rawson

Togidumnus was slain, and Caratacus driven into exile.

From A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII by Gardiner, Samuel Rawson

The enemy waded the river, however, and scaled the wall on its further bank; and in the fierce lance and sword fight the host of Caratacus lost the day.

From Short History of Wales by Edwards, Owen Morgan, Sir

The Romans then took possession of their lands, and, stepping into their place, established over the tribes chieftains who were now dependent on the Emperor instead of on Togidumnus and Caratacus.

From A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII by Gardiner, Samuel Rawson

The name of Caratacus being brought out of the Iles was alreadie spred ouer the prouinces adioining, and began now to grow famous through Italie.

From Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (4 of 8) The Fovrth Booke Of The Historie Of England by Holinshed, Raphael