BOADICEA (-62)
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BOADICEA (-62)
Boadicea (variously spelt, eg Boudicca), Queen of the Iceni, wife of Prasutagus. Leader of a vigorous but doomed revolt against the Roman occupation of Britain. Date: - 62
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Boadicea Boudica Boudicca Doomed Iceni Revolt Spelt Variously Vigorous
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Boudicca, also known as Boudicea or Boadicea, was a powerful and legendary queen of the Iceni tribe in ancient Britain, around the year 62 AD. Born as the wife of King Prasutagus, she is best known for leading a fierce and determined revolt against the Roman occupation of her land. Boudicca's story began when her husband died, leaving his kingdom and his two daughters as Roman citizens in his will. However, the Romans, in their usual fashion, took this as an opportunity to seize the entire kingdom and subject the Iceni people to heavy taxes and cruel treatment. This outrageous act ignited a fire of resistance within Boudicca, and she rallied the Iceni and neighboring tribes, including the Trinovantes and the Icini, to rise against the Roman invaders. With her fierce determination and charisma, Boudicca led her forces in a series of devastating attacks against the Roman garrisons and settlements across Britain. The Romans, taken by surprise, were initially unable to quell the rebellion. However, their eventual counterattack, led by the future Emperor Suetonius Paulinus, proved to be decisive. The Roman forces, with their superior military tactics and weaponry, eventually crushed the rebellion, leaving Boudicca and her followers to face a terrible fate. Despite the ultimate failure of her rebellion, Boudicca's story has endured through the ages as a symbol of courage and resistance against oppression. Her legacy continues to inspire generations, and her image has become synonymous with the indomitable spirit of the ancient Britons. This powerful print by Mary Evans Picture Library captures the essence of Boudicca's strength and determination, immortalizing her as a legendary figure in the annals of history.
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