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| − | '''Gaul''' was the [[Roman]] name for a territory | + | '''Gaul''' was the [[Roman]] name for a territory comprising modern day [[France]] and [[Belgium]] as well as parts of northern [[Italy]], western [[Switzerland]], western [[Germany]] and the [[Netherlands]]. First subjugated by the [[Roman Republic|Roman Empire]] under [[Julius Caesar]], they were a part of the Empire for most of its existence. |
The Gauls, who called this area home, were a [[Celtic]] people. There are still some elements of Celtic influence in places like [[Brittany]], but their culture was largely overrun by the Romans and the [[Franks]]. | The Gauls, who called this area home, were a [[Celtic]] people. There are still some elements of Celtic influence in places like [[Brittany]], but their culture was largely overrun by the Romans and the [[Franks]]. | ||
[[Category:anthropology]][[category:European History]][[category:Geography]] | [[Category:anthropology]][[category:European History]][[category:Geography]] | ||
Revision as of 01:19, November 9, 2007
Gaul was the Roman name for a territory comprising modern day France and Belgium as well as parts of northern Italy, western Switzerland, western Germany and the Netherlands. First subjugated by the Roman Empire under Julius Caesar, they were a part of the Empire for most of its existence.
The Gauls, who called this area home, were a Celtic people. There are still some elements of Celtic influence in places like Brittany, but their culture was largely overrun by the Romans and the Franks.