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Crixus | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gaul |
| Died | 72 BC Apulia |
| Nationality | Gallic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Spartacus' Rebel Army |
| Commands | Rebel Army |
| Battles/wars | Third Servile War |
Crixus (died 72 BC) was a Gallic gladiator and military leader in the Third Servile War between the Roman Republic and rebel slaves. Born in Gaul, he was enslaved by the Romans under unknown circumstances and trained as a gladiator in Capua.[1] His name means "one with curly hair" in Gaulish.[2][3]
- ^ McLynn, Frank (2009). Heroes & Villains: Inside the minds of the greatest warriors in history. Random House. p. 8. ISBN 9781605980294. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
- ^ Breeze, Andrew (2008). "Cricklade and the Britons". Wiltshire Archaeological & Natural History Magazine. Vol. 101. pp. 315–317.
...the Gaulish name Crixus, cognate with Latin Crispus 'curly-headed one'...
- ^ Rhŷs, John (1905). Proceedings of the British Academy, Vol. II: Celtae and Galli. London: The British Academy. p. 49.