The great
heroine of the British came to the world around the year 30, somewhere in the
land inhabited by the Icenos, a tribe of Celtic origin that was distributed by
the old region of East Anglia (present Norfolk and Suffolk).
It was a
warrior queen of the Icenos, who led to several British tribes, including their
neighbors the trinovantes, during the greater uprising in Britania against the
Roman occupation, between years 60 and 61 d. C, during the reign of Emperor
Nero. These facts were narrated mainly by two historians, Tacitus (in his
Annals and in the life of Julio Agricola) and Dion Casio (in Roman History).
Boudica took up
arms and fought energetically with her warriors, against the Romans.
In the year 60
occurred the death of Prasutagus. His wife remained as regent, ready to protect
the inheritance of his daughters before the insistent requests of the Romans,
who demanded for themselves the annexation of the iceno territory and an
abundant fortune, that included the dowry managed by the now queen Boudica.
She died in 61
Watling Street in Britannia.
Project made by Elena Guerra and Adelaida González on Profiles.
Project made by Elena Guerra and Adelaida González on Profiles.
