Helvetii - Wikipedia
WEBThe Helvetii (Latin: Helvētiī [hɛɫˈweːti.iː], Gaulish: * Heluētī), anglicized as Helvetians, were a Celtic [2] tribe or tribal confederation [3] occupying most of the Swiss plateau at the time of their contact with the Roman Republic in the 1st century BC. According to Julius Caesar, the Helvetians were divided into four subgroups or pagi.
Helvetia - Wikipedia
WEBHelvetia (/ hɛlˈviːʃə /) [1] is a national personification of Switzerland, officially Confoederatio Helvetica, the Swiss Confederation. The allegory is typically pictured in a flowing clothing, with a spear and a shield emblazoned with the Swiss flag, and commonly with braided hair and a wreath as a symbol of confederation.
Helvetii | Celtic tribe, Gaul, Switzerland | Britannica
WEBHelvetii, a Celtic people who, under pressure from Germanic peoples in the 2nd century bc, migrated from southern Germany into what is now northern Switzerland. In 61 bc, still pressed upon by the Germans, the Helvetii under Orgetorix decided to migrate to western Gaul; more than 250,000 of them.
Helvetic Republic - Wikipedia
WEBThe Helvetic Republic (French: République helvétique, ‹See Tfd› German: Helvetische Republik, Italian: Repubblica Elvetica, Romansh: Republica helvetica) was a sister republic of France that existed between 1798 and 1803, during the French Revolutionary Wars.
History of the Celtic Helvetians in Switzerland - geschichte …
WEBHistory of the Helvetians. From about 500 B.C. to A.D. 400, several Celtic tribes, the most important of them named the Helvetians settled in Switzerland.
Exploring the Celtic history of Switzerland - SWI swissinfo.ch
WEBSep 6, 2000 · The Helvetians were the largest of around 11 intersecting Celtic tribes living in the area that is now Switzerland. They began their slow migration from the south of modern Germany around 2,500...
Germanic Tribes | Helvetii - History Archive
WEBLike the other Gallic tribes, the Helvetii were organised as a civitas; they even retained their traditional grouping into four pagi [45] and enjoyed a certain inner autonomy, including the defence of certain strongholds by their own troops.
Who is Helvetia: The Iconic Personification of Switzerland
WEBMay 5, 2023 · Helvetia has been an enduring symbol of Switzerland for centuries. From postage stamps and writing paper to buildings, hotels, and restaurants, her image has been used in countless ways. But who is Helvetia exactly, and why has she become such an important figure in Swiss culture?
Kingdoms of the Continental Celts - Helvetii - The History Files
WEBIn general terms, the Romans coined the name 'Gaul' to describe the Celtic tribes of what is now central, northern, and eastern France. The Gauls were divided from the Belgae to the north by the Marne and the Seine, and from the Aquitani to the south by the River Garonne, and they also extended into Switzerland, northern Italy, and along the ...
Helvetia – personification of Switzerland and mother of the nation
WEBHelvetia is portrayed as a soldier's mother, as a mother of starving children, as a carer of refugees and internees, as a nurse and as a bearer of good wishes for the new year or Swiss National Day on 1 August. After the First World War, …