Vercingetorix
Protohistoric chieftain of the Arverni tribe, defeated by Julius Caesar during the Gallic wars
About Vercingetorix
Lived 80 BC – 46 BC (aged 33–34). Vercingetorix was a traditional leader or chief and military personnel.
The Roman historian Florus remarked that Vercingetorix was "endowed with a name which seemed to be intended to inspire terror". Indeed, the name is best understood as a title or nom de guerre (semantically comparable to 'generalissimo') rather than a personal birth name. Until the mid-19th century, Vercingetorix was commonly understood as a common noun, and expressions such as "the vercingetorix ('commander-in-chief') of the confederation" were widely used.
Biography
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Vercingetorix's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Vercingetorix?
protohistoric chieftain of the Arverni tribe, defeated by Julius Caesar during the Gallic wars
When was Vercingetorix born?
Vercingetorix was born in 80 BC in Gergovie, Augustonemetum.
When did Vercingetorix die?
Vercingetorix died in 46 BC in Rome.
What was Vercingetorix's occupation?
Vercingetorix was a traditional leader or chief and military personnel.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vercingetorix. https://biography.guide/vercingetorix/
MLA: "Vercingetorix." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vercingetorix/.
Chicago: "Vercingetorix." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vercingetorix/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-27 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC