Boudicca, or Boudica, was a Celtic warrior woman who took a stand against the Roman Empire and won many battles during AD 60-61 (“Boudicca”). Although she did not win the war, she left a great impact on history and the Roman Empire (“Boadicea” Ancient). Boudica took a stand against the Roman Empire by protecting her land, ensuring that her people were safe, and defeating the Romans in multiple battles.
Boudica believed that her land should remain her land. Born in AD 30, Boudica was the queen of the Iceni tribe (“Boudicca”). She married King Prasutagus, who died in A.D. 59 or 60, leaving half his property to the Roman emperor and half to his daughters. The Romans, led by Julius Caesar, seized their entire land. This provoked the Iceni to revolt …show more content…
This is known as the Battle of Watling Street. One historian wrote, “First the Romans came at them with javelins, or spears, which cut down large numbers of men since the Britons had no armor. They drove the Britons back, but the rebels had nowhere to go: behind them were their families in oxcarts, and they found themselves pinned. By the end of the day, the Romans had massacred some 80,000 Britons, including women and children, not to mention their animals. Only about 400 Romans were killed” (“Boadicea” Civilizations). Many were killed but Boudica survived. While held captive, Boudica poisoned herself before the Romans could subject her to much worse (“Boadicea” Civilizations). Though this left the Celtics at a great loss, Roman Emperor Nero felt reassurance as he was on verge of abandoning the island and removing his soldiers.
Boudica deeply affected Roman and Celtic history by taking a stand against the Roman Empire. She fought many battles with the Romans but did not win the war. The remaining Iceni tribe was forcibly removed from Britain and many were sold into slavery (“Description by Tacitus”). Nothing is known about the fate of Boudica’s daughters (“Boadicea” Columbia). There is still evidence today of Boudica’s revolt in the layers of ash being found in the modern location of Londinium (“Boudicca, Queen”). In England, she is still remembered as a cultural hero that fought against foreign
Boudica believed that her land should remain her land. Born in AD 30, Boudica was the queen of the Iceni tribe (“Boudicca”). She married King Prasutagus, who died in A.D. 59 or 60, leaving half his property to the Roman emperor and half to his daughters. The Romans, led by Julius Caesar, seized their entire land. This provoked the Iceni to revolt …show more content…
This is known as the Battle of Watling Street. One historian wrote, “First the Romans came at them with javelins, or spears, which cut down large numbers of men since the Britons had no armor. They drove the Britons back, but the rebels had nowhere to go: behind them were their families in oxcarts, and they found themselves pinned. By the end of the day, the Romans had massacred some 80,000 Britons, including women and children, not to mention their animals. Only about 400 Romans were killed” (“Boadicea” Civilizations). Many were killed but Boudica survived. While held captive, Boudica poisoned herself before the Romans could subject her to much worse (“Boadicea” Civilizations). Though this left the Celtics at a great loss, Roman Emperor Nero felt reassurance as he was on verge of abandoning the island and removing his soldiers.
Boudica deeply affected Roman and Celtic history by taking a stand against the Roman Empire. She fought many battles with the Romans but did not win the war. The remaining Iceni tribe was forcibly removed from Britain and many were sold into slavery (“Description by Tacitus”). Nothing is known about the fate of Boudica’s daughters (“Boadicea” Columbia). There is still evidence today of Boudica’s revolt in the layers of ash being found in the modern location of Londinium (“Boudicca, Queen”). In England, she is still remembered as a cultural hero that fought against foreign