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Also Known As Gaule • Gallia

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Historical map of Roman Gaul, covering present-day France and parts of neighboring regions, marked with imperial frontiers, provincial boundaries, major Roman roads, provincial capitals, major maritime outlets, legionary and naval bases, and early veteran colonies. The map highlights key cities, tribal regions, and transport routes within the Roman provinces.
Map of Europe highlighting the ancient region of Gaul in orange, covering most of present-day France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of Switzerland, with surrounding modern countries labeled for geographic reference.
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Battle of Alesia

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Armorica
ancient region, France
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continent
France
France
country, Europe
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country, Europe
Italy
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country, Europe
Roman Forum
ancient Rome
ancient state, Europe, Africa, and Asia

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Statue of Julius Caesar in Roman military attire stands in front of a domed building in Rome, Italy, with a clear blue sky in the background.
Julius Caesar
Roman ruler
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Saint Odo of Cluny
French abbot
St. Ambrose
St. Ambrose
bishop of Milan
St. Martin of Tours
St. Martin of Tours
French saint
Severus Alexander
Severus Alexander
Roman emperor
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Decimus Magnus Ausonius
Latin poet and rhetorician
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Saint Fursey
Irish saint
Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus, marble bust by an unknown artist; in the Capitoline Museum, Rome
Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus
Roman commander [38 bc–9 bc]
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St. Hilary of Poitiers
bishop of Poitiers
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St. Columban
Christian missionary
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Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus
Roman senator
St. Sebastian
St. Sebastian
Christian martyr
Magnentius
Magnentius
Roman emperor
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Constans I
Roman emperor
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Gaius Julius Vindex
Roman provincial governor
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Herod Archelaus
king of Judaea
Eutropius of Saintes, Saint
Saint Eutropius of Saintes
Roman Catholic saint
Tetricus, Gaius Pius Esuvius
Gaius Pius Esuvius Tetricus
Roman emperor
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St. Hilary of Arles
bishop of Arles