Ambiorix

Ambiorix was prince of Eburones, a tribe of Belgian Gaul (Gallia Belgica). Although Caesar had freed him from paying tribute \nto the Aduztuci, he joined Catuvolcus (winter, 54 BC) \nin rising against the Roman forces under Q. Titurius Sabinus and \nI. Aurunculeius Cotta, and almost annihilated \nthem. An attack on Quintus Cicero (brother of the orator), \nthen quartered with a legion in the territory of the \nNervii, failed owing to the timely appearance of Caesar. \nAmbiorix is said to have found safety across the Rhine. Nowadays, his statue can be found in the Belgian town of Tongeren. Caesar, De Bello Gallico v. 26-51, vi. 29-43, \nviii. 24; Dio Cassius xl. 7-11; Florus iii. 10. Category:Ancient Roman enemies and allies