boudicca – Manchester Historian

Nearly two thousand years ago, Queen Boudicca of the Iceni tribe led an uprising against the oppressive Roman Empire, fighting for the freedom of her people, the British Celts. Although ultimately unsuccessful, her name is still remembered by many Britons for her might and bravery in facing one of the strongest Empires the world had ever seen. What happened back in 60AD?

Boudica was the Celtic warrior queen, most known for leading a rebellion against the Romans. She was one of the first individuals documented in British history, and her legacy inspired hundreds of feminist campaigners. Boudica was a member of the Iceni tribe, yet Romans used the death of her husband, King Prasutagus, to steal land from the Iceni whilst stripping Boudica of her queenship.