Gallic War
war (58–50 BCE) between the Roman Republic and Gaul
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Summary
Gallic War is a war[1]. It ranks in the top 7% of war entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,030 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Location: Gaul[3]
- Commons category: Gallic War[4]
- Has part(s): Battle of Alesia[5], Battle of Aduatuca[6], Ambiorix's revolt[7], Siege of Bibrax[8]
- Start time: January 1, 58 BC[9]
- End time: January 1, 51 BC[10]
- Participant: Ancient Rome[11], Gauls[12], Germanic people[13], Celtic Britons[14], Aquitani[15], Iberians[16], Belgae[17], Julius Caesar[18]
- Significant event: Battle of Magetobria[19], Battle of the Arar[20], Battle of Cavillonum[21], Battle of Bibracte[22], Battle of Vosges[23], Battle of the Axona[24], Battle of the Sabis[25], Battle of Octodurus[26], Battle of Morbihan[27], Battle of Vernix[28], Caesar's invasions of Britain[29], Ambiorix's revolt[30], Avaricum[31], Battle of Gergovia[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gallic Wars[33]
- Described by source: Sytin Military Encyclopedia[34], Commentarii de Bello Gallico[35], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[36]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[37]
- P14541: 3lmBOR[38]
Why It Matters
Gallic War has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] It is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]