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BOUDICCA And her revolt

Boudicca ■ Boudicca was an ancient British Queen with Auburn hair. ■ According to tales she was intimidating to be around as she had a fierce look in her eyes and a stern voice. ■ Boudicca is thought to have lived between AD 30 and AD 60. ■ Boudicca Husband was called Prastugus and he was the King and Leader of the Iceni people. ■ After the death of her Husband Boudicca became Queen of the Iceni people.

The Roman’s ■ After the death of Boudicca’s Husband The Roman’s Decided to take control of her lands by force, beating herself and her Daughters when she protested. ■ Boudicca was angry about this. She gathered 100, 000 celtic men from other tribe who also were not happy About the Roman’s rule. Boudicca planned to revolt against the Roman’s.

The Revolt ■ They started off by marching to Colchester, the capital of Roman Britain. ■ They took the city by storm, burning Colchester to the ground and killing everyone in sight. ■ Boudicca and her army Continued their revolt in London. ■ It is estimated That 70, 000 -80, 000 people were killed, some of them were Celts. ■ The Roman army were fighting wars elsewhere. They didn’t expect this in England, it took them by surprise.

The outcome ■ The Romans eventually used their strength and tactics To defeat Boudicca and her army. ■ Boudicca did not want to be captured and defeated. ■ Boudicca killed herself by drinking poison. ■ Most historians Agree that her revolt was Destined to fail because her army Wasn’t as advanced and organised as the Roman’s ■ There is statue of Boudicca and her daughters in London erected in 1902.