Dumnorix
Person
Dumnorix is described through aristocratic family connections, control of revenues and support among the Aedui. Caesar’s account sets these resources against Roman demands and eventually reports his death. Political accusation and narrated conduct are kept together so the portrait’s hostile perspective remains visible.
Named form in selected editions; identity established only to the extent of the cited context.
Editorial evidence: Gallic War 1.18 · Gallic War 5.7
Gallic War 1.3
Caesar
… He took upon himself the office of embassador to the states: on this journey he persuades Casticus, the son of Catamantaledes (one of the Sequani, whose father had possessed the sovereignty among the people for many years, and had been styled "friend" by the senate of the Roman people), to seize upon the sovereignty in his own state, which his father had held before him, and he likewise persuades Dumnorix, an Aeduan, the brother of Divitiacus, who at that time possessed the chief authority in the state, and was exceedingly beloved by the people, to attempt the same, and gives him his daughter in marriage. …
Gallic War 1.9
Caesar
… As they could not of themselves prevail on them, they send embassadors to Dumnorix the Aeduan, that through his intercession, they might obtain their request from the Sequani. …
Gallic War 1.18
Caesar
Caesar perceived that by this speech of Liscus, Dumnorix, the brother of Divitiacus, was indicated; but, as he was unwilling that these matters should be discussed while so many were present, he speedily dismisses: the council, but detains Liscus: he inquires from him when alone, about those things which he had said in the meeting. …
Explicit source relations
- Dumnorix — brothers — Divitiacus of the Aedui · Dossier · Gallic War 1.3
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Gallic War 1.3 · Gallic War 1.9 · Gallic War 1.18 · Gallic War 1.19 · Gallic War 1.20 · Gallic War 5.6 · Gallic War 5.7