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    1. Réf. : Re: A Bit of Irish History and Black Hair
    2. Some added details on Vercingetorix. Vercingetorix was a Celt, leader of the Arverni, who federated the celtic tribes in Gaul in a rebellion against Rome and defeated Cesar's legions at Gercovian, before finally surrending himself to Caesar to end the siege of Alesia (near Dijon) 2 years later. A movie was made of his life this past year in France, with Christophe Lambert (Highlander) in the title role. I don't know if is a dubbed or translated version in English. His father Celtill as leader of the Arverni, defied Rome and was betrayed by his own brother. Celtill was burned alive in a public execution in front of his young son. When he grew up, he venged his father and realized his father's dream to reunite the celtic tribes against Rome. Vercingetorix is the French equivalent of William Wallace (Braveheart). He sacrificed himself for the unity of Gaul.

    03/28/2001 12:50:02