When did Gallia Narbonensis become a Roman province?
The area officially became a Roman province in 121 BCE. This status followed the First Transalpine War which lasted from 125 BCE to 121 BCE under Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus Allobrogicus.
Questions about Gallia Narbonensis
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where was the capital of Gallia Narbonensis located and when was it founded?
The capital Colonia Narbo Martius was established in 118 BC. The Romans named this city Narbonne after founding it as the provincial seat following the region's official designation as a province.
Who governed Gallia Narbonensis during the Augustan era census?
Gnaeus Pullius Pollio conducted a census during the Augustan era that marks the first recorded use of the name Gallia Narbonensis. He served as governor between 18 and 16 BC according to historical records.
What happened to Massalia after the civil war ended in 49 BC?
After the war ended Massalia lost all independence and became fully subject to Roman rule. The city had sided with Pompeians during the civil war before Julius Caesar defeated them.
When did Roman political control over Gallia Narbonensis end?
Roman political control permanently ended between AD 462 and 477 when Galla Narbonensis and surrounding areas were incorporated into the Visigothic Kingdom. This event marked the transition where dominions became generally known as Septimania in the west.