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Decebalus

Last King of Dacia

CivilizationDacian
Century2nd c. AD
PeriodRoman Era
RoleKing
DeathSuicide
LegacyMilitary

Decebalus was a Dacian king active in the 2nd c. AD during the Roman Era period. Took his own life.

Historical Note

Fought two wars against Trajan; lost his capital Sarmizegetusa (106 AD) and cut his own throat. His head was paraded in Rome.

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