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Gaul

ancient region, Europe

Also known as: Gallia, Gaule

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Last Updated: Feb 20, 2024 • Article History

Roman Gaul

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Category: Geography & Travel

French:: Gaule

Latin:: Gallia

Major Events:: Battle of Alesia

Key People:: Julius Caesar; Saint Odo of Cluny; St. Ambrose; Saint Martin of Tours; Severus Alexander

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Related Places:: Germany; France; Italy; Europe; Belgium

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Gaul, the region inhabited by the ancient Gauls, comprising modern-day France and parts of Belgium, western Germany, and northern Italy. A Celtic people, the Gauls lived in an agricultural society divided into several tribes ruled by a landed class. A brief treatment of Gaul follows. For full treatment, see France: Gaul. By the 5th century bce the Gauls had migrated south from the Rhine River valley to the Mediterranean coast. By the middle of the 4th century bce various Gallic tribes had established themselves across northern Italy from Milan to the Adriatic coast. The region of Italy occupied by the ...(100 of 737 words)

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