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The first appearances of the [[Cantabri]] on the historical scene were in the context of earlier wars in [[Iberia]], where they served as [[mercenaries]] on various sides. In this way, in the years preceding the wars in Cantabria and [[Asturias]], the Roman military became familiar with the warlike characteristics of the peoples of northern Spain. We have accounts, for instance, of Cantabrians in the army of [[Hannibal]] during the [[Second Punic War]]. Additionally, there is evidence that they fought alongside the [[Vacceos]] in [[151 BC]], and helped break the Roman [[siege]] of [[Numantia]]. It's also believed that there were Cantabrian troops present in the [[Quintus Sertorius|Sertorian Wars]]. According to Julis Caesar's own testimony, there were Cantabrians at the battle of [[Lerida]] in [[49 BC]] |
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With all these antecedants, the Cantabrians began to be known throughout the [[Roman Empire]]. Roman troops even lost one of their standards to them, something inexplicable and humiliating in those days. Such were the disasters and the embarrassments that, although the Roman historians justified the campaigns as retribution for Cantabrian incursions on the Roman-controlled [[Meseta]], there must have been a certain lust after [[Asturias|Austurian]] gold and Cantabrian iron as well. Finally, in [[26 BC]], the emperor himself, [[Caesar Augustus]], went to [[Hispania]], establishing his base in [[Segisama]] ([[Burgos]]) |
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Revision as of 23:26, 10 September 2005
The Cantabrian Wars (29 BC-19 BC) occured during the Roman conquest of the ancient province of Cantabria. They were the final completion of the conquest of Spain
Antecedents
The first appearances of the Cantabri on the historical scene were in the context of earlier wars in Iberia, where they served as mercenaries on various sides. In this way, in the years preceding the wars in Cantabria and Asturias, the Roman military became familiar with the warlike characteristics of the peoples of northern Spain. We have accounts, for instance, of Cantabrians in the army of Hannibal during the Second Punic War. Additionally, there is evidence that they fought alongside the Vacceos in 151 BC, and helped break the Roman siege of Numantia. It's also believed that there were Cantabrian troops present in the Sertorian Wars. According to Julis Caesar's own testimony, there were Cantabrians at the battle of Lerida in 49 BC
With all these antecedants, the Cantabrians began to be known throughout the Roman Empire. Roman troops even lost one of their standards to them, something inexplicable and humiliating in those days. Such were the disasters and the embarrassments that, although the Roman historians justified the campaigns as retribution for Cantabrian incursions on the Roman-controlled Meseta, there must have been a certain lust after Austurian gold and Cantabrian iron as well. Finally, in 26 BC, the emperor himself, Caesar Augustus, went to Hispania, establishing his base in Segisama (Burgos)