The Aedui or Haedui (Gaulish: * Aiduoi, 'the Ardent'; Ancient Greek: Aἴδουοι) were a Gallic tribe dwelling in what is now the region of Burgundy during the Iron Age and the Roman period. The …

Aedui, Celtic tribe of central Gaul (occupying most of what was later the French région of Burgundy), chiefly responsible for the diplomatic situation exploited by Julius Caesar when he …

Oct 15, 2024 · The Aedui (or Haedui) were a powerful Celtic tribe in ancient Gaul (modern-day France), who played a significant role in Gallic politics during the late Iron Age and the Roman …

By the middle of the first century BC, the Aeduii were located in modern eastern-central France, Burgundy to the north of the Morvan Hills, and the Plateau de Langres.

Bibracte, a Gallic oppidum (fortified settlement), was the capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. It was located near modern Autun in Burgundy, France. The …

Diviciacus or Divitiacus was a druid of the Aedui tribe who lived in Gaul during the 1st century BC. He is the only druid from antiquity whose existence is attested by name. The name may mean …

Dec 20, 2023 · Who were the Aedui, and why did they have that privileged relationship with Rome? They were a confederation of peoples settled in the Saône River valley with their …

May 14, 2024 · During this tumultuous period of conflict, the Druids emerged as key figures, rallying the Celtic tribes against the encroaching Roman invaders. A standout among them …

Mar 27, 2023 · Diviciacus was a Gallic chieftain who played a significant role in shaping the course of Gallic history during the late 2nd and early 1st century BCE. As a prominent leader …

The Aedui were the first Celtic Gauls to receive the distinction of jus honorum from Emperor Claudius. The chief magistrate of the Aedui in Caesar's time was Vergobretus, who was …