Lugius
Co-leader of the Cimbri tribe
About Lugius
Lived 150 BC – 101 BC (aged 48–49).
Lugius was a co-leader of the Cimbri tribe during the Cimbrian War, in which the Cimbri won a spectacular victory against the Romans at the Battle of Arausio in 105 BC. He was later defeated and slain along with Boiorix at the Battle of Vercellae in 101 BC. The other Cimbrian chiefs Claodicus and Caesorix were captured.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lugius?
Co-leader of the Cimbri tribe
When was Lugius born?
Lugius was born in 150 BC.
When did Lugius die?
Lugius died in 101 BC in Vercelli.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lugius. https://biography.guide/lugius/
MLA: "Lugius." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lugius/.
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