Boi(i)

region · 550 BC – 300 AD

A later Iron Age Gallic tribe, the Boii entered Italy as part of the 'Gallic Invasion' of Italy in 390 BC. They made the Etruscan city of Felsina (=Bononia (Bologna) their new capital. The Romans defeated them decisively at Mutina.

Coordinates
44.67711, 11.06851
Also known as
Boi, Boii (la)
Dating
attested

Sources

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