Commius was an Atrebates noble during Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars (58-50 BCE) who turned from Roman ally to indomitable foe. As king of the Atrebates, Commius ably served Caesar in Britannia and Gaul before becoming one of the main leaders of the resistance in 52 BCE.
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55 BCE - 54 BCEJulius Caesar's expeditions in Britain.
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54 BCECaesar successfully invades Britain but withdraws to Gaul.
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52 BCEAfter becoming trapped and besieged at Alesia, Vercingetorix surrenders to Caesar.
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50 BCECommius flees to Britannia.
