Viridomarus
Gaulish military leader (died 222 BC)
About Viridomarus
Lived 300 BC – 222 BC. Viridomarus was a condottiero.
Viridomarus (or Britomartus as translations vary; died 222 BC) was a Gallic military leader of the Gaesatae. In 222 BC he was hired by the Insubres who were fighting the Romans. Viridomarus led a mercenary army against a Roman army at the Battle of Clastidium. The Romans won the battle, and in the process, Marcus Claudius Marcellus, the Roman leader, earned the spolia opima by killing Viridomarus in single combat.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Viridomarus?
Gaulish military leader (died 222 BC)
When was Viridomarus born?
Viridomarus was born in 300 BC in Gaul.
When did Viridomarus die?
Viridomarus died in 222 BC in Casteggio.
What was Viridomarus's occupation?
Viridomarus was a condottiero.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Viridomarus. https://biography.guide/viridomarus/
MLA: "Viridomarus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/viridomarus/.
Chicago: "Viridomarus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/viridomarus/.
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