# Commius — WHE Definition Discussion (1-20921)

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**Created:** [July 12, 2022, 9:14am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/commius-whe-definition-discussion-1-20921/18334 "2022-07-12T09:14:35Z")\
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Commius was an Atrebates noble during Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars (58-50 BCE) who turned from Roman ally to indomitable foe. As king of the Atrebates, Commius ably served Caesar in Britannia and Gaul before becoming one of the main leaders of the resistance in 52 BCE.

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