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Gaius Julius Civilis | |
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![]() Statue of Civilis in Tervuren by Lodewijk Van Geel (1820–21) | |
Born | AD 25 |
Died | c. 1st century |
Allegiance | Batavi |
Known for | Revolt of the Batavi |
Gaius Julius Civilis (AD 25 – c. 1st century) was the leader of the Batavian rebellion against the Romans in 69 AD. His nomen shows that he (or one of his male ancestors) was made a Roman citizen (and thus, the tribe a Roman vassal) by either Augustus or Caligula.