Person

Julius Civilis

fl. 69–70 · 1st century · Also known as Gaius Julius Civilis

Julius Civilis was a Batavian noble and Roman auxiliary commander who led the Batavian revolt of 69 to 70 CE during the civil wars of the Year of the Four Emperors. Joined by the Cananefates, Frisii and Treveri, the rebels destroyed several Roman forts on the Rhine. The Roman general Petillius Cerialis ended the revolt in 70 CE.

Julius Civilis
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Julius Civilis. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/julius-civilis
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