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Civilis

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Civilis (Julius Civilis) (sĭvī`lĭs), fl. A.D. 70, Batavian chief who chose the unsettled period at the fall of Nero Nero (Nero Claudius Caesar) (nēr`ō), A.D. 37–A.D. 68, Roman emperor (A.D. 54–A.D. 68).
..... Click the link for more information.  to raise a revolt in Germany, which quickly spread to Gaul (A.D. 69–70). Its chief effect was to remove from Vitellius Vitellius, Aulus (ô`ləs vĭtĕl`ēəs), A.D. 15–A.D. 69, Roman emperor (A.D. 69).
..... Click the link for more information. , who was struggling with Vespasian Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (vĕspā`zhən), A.D. 9–A.D. 79, Roman emperor (A.D. 69–A.D.
..... Click the link for more information. , any real support from Gaul. After Vespasian became emperor, he sent the Roman general Cerialis to put down the revolt. The rebels were treated with great consideration, and many entered the Roman service. Civilis' fate, however, is unknown.
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