Commius was an Atrebates who served Caesar in Britannia and Gaul before becoming one of the main leaders of the Gallic resistance in 52 BCE. Defeated, Commius fled to Britannia in 50 BCE, where he founded a new dynasty as king of the Atrebates who had immigrated to the isle.

What role did Commius play at the Battle of Alesia?

Commius was among the chief commanders and proved instrumental in winning over the Bellovaci. At Alesia, Commius sent forth the Gallic cavalry to engage Caesar's cavalry but was ultimately defeated.

Commius

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Definition

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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Timeline

55 BCE - 54 BCE
Julius Caesar's expeditions in Britain.
54 BCE
Caesar successfully invades Britain but withdraws to Gaul.
52 BCE
After becoming trapped and besieged at Alesia, Vercingetorix surrenders to Caesar.
50 BCE
Commius flees to Britannia.