Where did the Cimbri live before migrating south-east?
The Cimbri lived in Jutland, which classical texts sometimes called the Cimbrian peninsula. Some linguists suggest the Danish region Himmerland is a derivative of their name.
Questions about Cimbri
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did the Cimbri defeat Roman armies at the Battle of Arausio?
The Cimbri defeated Roman armies at the Battle of Arausio in 105 BC. This battle resulted in the death of as many as 80,000 men according to Livy and up to 112,000 according to historian Mommsen.
What happened to the Cimbri at the Battle of Vercellae in 101 BC?
The Cimbri were annihilated at the Battle of Vercellae on the confluence of the river Sesia with the Po. Two chieftains named Lugius and Boiorix died on the field while other chieftains Caesorix and Claodicus were captured.
Did the Cimbri speak a Celtic or Germanic language?
Ancient sources categorize the Cimbri as either a Germanic tribe or among the Celts without consensus. Known Cimbri chiefs have Celtic names including Boiorix, Gaesorix, and Lugius.
Who are the modern-day people claiming descent from the ancient Cimbri?
The population of modern-day Himmerland claims to be heirs of the ancient Cimbri. A German ethnic minority speaking the Cimbrian language settled in mountains between Vicenza, Verona, and Trento in Italy.