Apparently the same Cimbri who,
accompanying the Teutons, had attacked the Republic a century before. On that
previous occasion, after a few victories (Noreia 113 BC, Arausio 105 BC) the
Cimbri were defeated by Marius at Vercellae (101 BC). Their king or leader
Boiorix (note the Celtic names of Cimbrian aristocracy!) was killed in that
battle. The Romans were anxious to find out where those fierce barbarians came
from, and they did track them down, though apparently it took some time. Check
earlier postings; this Cimbrian saga was discussed last spring or
thereabouts.
Piotr
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Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: [tied] Re: etruscan
Cumbri = Cimbri =
> > Cimmerians
The Emperor
Augustus (died AD 14) speaks of sending an expedition out of the
mouth of the
Rhine, eastwards until they met the Cimbri. Who might
these
be?
Peter