Boudica
queen of the British Iceni tribe
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Summary
Boudica was born on 30[1] in Roman Britain[2]. She died on January 1, 61[3], in Roman Britain[4]. She worked as a military leader[5], ruler[6], and queen regnant[7]. She ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,166 views/month, #3,252 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 62[9]
- Spouse: Prasutagus[10]
- Position held: queen[11]
- Sex or gender: female[12]
- Commons category: Boudica[13]
- Cause of death: poisoning[14]
- Participated in conflict: Boudican revolt[15]
- IPA transcription: ˌboʊ.dɪˈsiː.ə[16], ˌboʊ.dəˈsiː.ə[17]
- Topic's main category: Category:Boudica[18]
- Manner of death: suicide[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20], Pauly–Wissowa[21], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[23], A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25], A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country[26], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[27], A historical dictionary of British women[28]
- Present in work: Civilization V[29]
- Name in native language: Boudīka[30], Voadicea[31]
- Hair color: red hair[32]
- Number of children: 2[33]
Why It Matters
Boudica has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Boudica born?
Boudica's place of birth was Roman Britain[2].
Where did Boudica die?
Boudica died in Roman Britain[4].
Who was Boudica married to?
Boudica's spouses include Prasutagus[10].
What did Boudica do for work?
Boudica worked as a military leader[5], ruler[6], and queen regnant[7].