'Cingetorix' (
Celtic, "marching king" or "king of warriors") was one of the four kings of
Kent during in
54 BC, alongside
Segovax,
Carvilius and
Taximagulus. The four were allies of the British leader
Cassivellaunus, and attacked the Roman naval camp in an attempt to relieve him when he was besieged by Caesar in his stronghold north of the
Thames. However the attack failed and Cassivellaunus was forced to seek terms.
References
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Julius Caesar, ''
De Bello Gallico''
5:22
External links
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Cantiaci at
Roman-Britain.org
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Cantium at
Romans in Britain