Cassivellaunus

Cassivellaunus, a British chief who fought against Cæsar during his second invasion of the island, 54 B.C. The chief of the Cassi, he had seized the sovereignty of the 'Trinobantes,' and had a great reputation as a warrior, but his capital was taken by the Romans, and he himself compelled to flee. He afterwards sued for peace, which he obtained on condition of paying tribute and giving hostages.