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Caractacus (kərăk`təkəs) or Caradoc (kərăd`ək), fl. A.D. 50, British king; son of Cymbeline. After the Roman invasion of A.D. 43, he led British resistance until defeated in A.D. 50. He was captured and taken to Rome. Emperor Claudius, admiring his courage, spared his life. Caratacus, Caractacus, Caradoc died ?54 ad, British chieftain: led an unsuccessful resistance against the Romans (43--50) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Robertson, than if the genuine words of Caractacus, Agricola, or Alfred the Great. |
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