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Orgetorix

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[awr-jet-uh-riks] / ɔrˈdʒɛt ə rɪks /

noun

  1. flourished c60 b.c., Helvetian chieftain.


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There the daughter and one of the sons of Orgetorix were taken.

From "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries by Caesar, Julius

II.—Among the Helvetii, Orgetorix was by far the most distinguished and wealthy.

From "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries by Caesar, Julius

In 58, hard pressed by the Germans and incited by one of their princes, Orgetorix, they resolved to found a hew home west of the Jura.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

They made great preparations for the expedition, but suddenly Orgetorix died, nor was suspicion lacking that he committed suicide.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir

Orgetorix, B.G. i, 2. munitioni, B.G. i, 10.

From New Latin Grammar by Bennett, Charles E. (Charles Edwin)