Viriathus

Lusitani leader

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Roman rule in Portugal

  • Portugal
    In Portugal: Pre-Roman, Roman, Germanic, and Muslim periods

    …under the brilliant leadership of Viriathus; however, after Viriathus was assassinated about 140 bce, Decius Junius Brutus led a Roman force northward through central Portugal, crossed the Douro River, and subdued the Gallaeci. Julius Caesar governed the territory for a time. In 25 bce Caesar Augustus founded Augusta Emerita (Mérida

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