Ariovistus

Ariovistus, a German chief who crossed the Rhine to help the Sequani in their struggle with the Ædui. Having gained a victory for the Sequani, he appropriated part of their territory, and soon swarms of Germans followed him into Gaul. The Sequani now joined the Ædui in imploring the help of Cæsar, who advanced to meet the Germans, and defeated them in a furious engagement, fought near Vesontium (Besançon), 58 B.C. Ariovistus, with only a few followers, escaped over the Rhine, and his subsequent history is unknown.