Vercingetorix
protohistoric chieftain of the Arverni tribe, defeated by Julius Caesar during the Gallic wars
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Summary
Vercingetorix was born on 80 BC[1] in Gergovie[2]. He died on 46 BC[3] in Rome[4]. He worked as a traditional leader or chief[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,635 views/month, #5,863 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Augustonemetum[8]
- Father: Celtillus[9]
- Ethnic group: Arverni[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Vercingetorix[12]
- Cause of death: garrote[13], hanging to death[14], asphyxia[15]
- Participated in conflict: Gallic War[16]
- Topic's main category: Category:Vercingetorix[17]
- Relative: Gobannitio[18], Vercassivellaunos[19]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[20]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[23], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[24], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Pauly–Wissowa[26], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[28]
Why It Matters
Vercingetorix has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Vercingetorix born?
Vercingetorix's place of birth was Gergovie[2].
Where did Vercingetorix die?
Vercingetorix died in Rome[4].
Who were Vercingetorix's parents?
Vercingetorix's father was Celtillus[9].
What did Vercingetorix do for work?
Vercingetorix worked as a traditional leader or chief[5] and military personnel[6].