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Italic people living in Samnium in south-central Italy
Battle of the Caudine Forks (321 BC), the Samnites were subjugated in 290 BC. Although severely weakened, the Samnites would still side against the Romans,
Samnites
Three wars between the Roman Republic and the Samnites in Central Italy, 343–290 BC
First Samnite War started not because of any enmity between Rome and the Samnites, but due to outside events. The spark came when the Samnites without
Samnite_Wars
Topics referred to by the same term
Samnite is an adjective meaning "having to do with ancient Samnium." Samnite may also refer to: Samnites, the people of ancient Samnium Samnite (gladiator
Samnite
Historical region of southern Italy; part of the Roman Republic/Empire
history the Samnites were landlocked, but during a brief period they controlled parts of both coasts of the Italian Peninsula. The Samnites were composed
Samnium
Type of Roman gladiator
manner of a defeated foe, Romans mocked the Samnites and appropriated martial elements of their culture. Samnites were quite popular during the period of
Samnite_(gladiator_type)
The military campaigns of the Samnite Wars were an important stage in Roman expansion in the Italian Peninsula. The Samnites were a group of hill-tribes
Timeline_of_the_Samnite_Wars
Religion of the samnites
living. To the Samnites, having good relations with these spirits was of the utmost importance. To honor these deities, the Samnites would sacrifice
Samnite_religion
Ancient Roman road
themselves, traced their backgrounds to the Etruscans. The Samnite Wars were instigated by the Samnites when Rome attempted to ally itself with the city of Capua
Appian_Way
Italic people of Campania and Latium adiectum during Roman times
language, also spoken by the Samnites of Southern Italy. Although the language of the Samnites was called Oscan, the Samnites were never referred to as Osci
Osci
Battle during Sulla's civil war, 82 BC
the brink of disaster the Samnites and the Lucanians, who feared they would be next, decided to join the fray. The Samnite leader Pontius Telesinus rallied
Battle_of_the_Colline_Gate
Les Mariages samnites (The Samnite Marriages) is an opéra comique, described as a drame lyrique, in three acts by André Grétry, The French text was by
Les_mariages_samnites
2nd-century BC Carthaginian pro-democracy politician
Hamilcar (Punic: 𐤇𐤌𐤋𐤊, ḥmlk, or 𐤇𐤌𐤋𐤒𐤓𐤕, ḥmlqrt) Hamilcar the Samnite was a Carthaginian politician and one of the leaders of a democratic faction
Hamilcar_the_Samnite
Region in Italy
tribes from Samnium (in south-central Italy), the Samnites, moved down into Campania. Since the Samnites were more warlike than the other Oscan populations
Campania
Italic peoples of ancient Italy
were mentioned for the first time in 343 BC, when the Samnites declared war on them. The Samnites sought to take Teano because of its position as a regional
Sidicini
4th-century BC conflict between the Roman Republic and neighboring Latin peoples of Italy
following news of Roman victories against the Samnites instead decided to attack the Paeligni. The Samnites were a tribal federation living in the central
Latin_War
Ancient Italic language
spoken in early times in an area that was later colonized by Samnites, who spoke Oscan. Pre-Samnite is recorded in a few short inscriptions dating from around
Pre-Samnite_language
Roman conquest of Italy from 588 BC to 7 BC
the second half of the 4th century BC Rome clashed repeatedly with the Samnites, a powerful tribal coalition of the Apennine region. By the end of these
Roman_expansion_in_Italy
4th-century BC Roman statesman and general
second-in-command (senior legate). The two men defeated the Samnites and captured Gaius Pontius, the Samnite commander, who was paraded in the triumph and beheaded
Quintus Fabius Maximus Rullianus
Quintus_Fabius_Maximus_Rullianus
Battle of the Second Samnite War (321 BC)
by the Samnites. At this point the Romans, according to Livy, fell into total despair, knowing the situation was quite hopeless. The Samnites had no idea
Battle_of_the_Caudine_Forks
Roman general and statesman
period of the Third Samnite War, when Rome finally defeated a coalition of their neighbors: the Etruscans, the Umbrians, the Samnites, and their allies
Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus
Lucius_Cornelius_Scipio_Barbatus
Battle of the Third Samnite War (295 BC)
Rome. The Etruscans, Samnites, and Umbrians crossed the Apennine Mountains and approached Sentinum. Their plan was for the Samnites and Senones to engage
Battle_of_Sentinum
4th-century BC Roman politician and general
Samnites, p. 218. Oakley, Commentary on Livy, vol. II, pp. 676, 677. Salmon, Samnium and the Samnites, pp. 219, 220. Salmon, Samnium and the Samnites
Lucius_Papirius_Cursor
Battle in 315 BC during the Second Samnite War
against the Samnites. This same year, Cursor went to Apulia to attack the Samnites at Luceria, while Philo went to Campania to attack the Samnites at Saticula
Battle_of_Lautulae
Confederates of Roman Republic
wars (the Samnite Wars, 343–290 BC), during which they suffered many severe reverses, to subjugate the Samnites. Even after this, the Samnites remained
Socii
List of links describing conflicts Rome was involved in
and manages to defeat the Samnites. 341 BC – Battle of Suessula – Roman consul Marcus Valerius Corvus defeats the Samnites once more. Latin War (340–338
List of Roman external wars and battles
List_of_Roman_external_wars_and_battles
Ancient peoples living in Italy
the Sabines, Marsi, Marrucini and Vestini. Pliny in one passage says the Samnites were also called Sabelli, and this is confirmed by Strabo. The term Sabellus
Sabellians
293 BCE battle of the Third Samnite War
Samnite rear. The Roman and Samnite infantry started the battle. The Romans fought aggressively forcing the Samnites onto the defensive. The Samnites
Battle_of_Aquilonia
Region of Italy
that descended from the Samnites. Since the 4th century BC, the Roman Republic's expansionist aspiration caused the Samnites to collide with the Romans
Molise
Ancient Samnitic tribe
(Latin: Hirpini) were an ancient Samnite tribe of Southern Italy. While generally regarded as having been Samnites, sometimes they are treated as a distinct
Hirpini
Samnite military commander
Cornelius Lentulus. The Samnites failed to take advantage of these victories, however, and the Romans continued to press into Samnite territory. In 321 BC
Gaius_Pontius
Italic Osco-Umbrian tribe in Ancient Italy
partly marshy district of the south of Latium, bounded by the Aurunci and Samnites on the south, the Hernici on the east, and stretching roughly from Norba
Volsci
Decade
against a Samnite column that had been raiding Campania. He frees 7400 Campanian prisoners, kills 6000 Samnites, and captures 2500 Samnites, including
290s_BC
of the earliest types of gladiators were experienced fighters; Gauls, Samnites, and Thraeces (Thracians) used their native weapons and armor. Different
List_of_Roman_gladiator_types
297 BC battle of the Third Samnite War
delayed, the Samnites came out of the valley and offered battle, which Rullianus duly accepted. The battle lines clashed and the Samnites were getting
Battle_of_Tifernum
Ancient city near modern Naples, Italy
and in the Roman Latin War from 340 BC, the Samnites were faithful to Rome. Although governed by the Samnites, Pompeii entered the Roman orbit, to which
Pompeii
Type of shield used in Ancient Rome
against the Samnites in the first or second Samnite War (343–341 BC, 327–304 BC). However, Livy did not mention the scutum being a Samnite shield and wrote
Scutum
Comune in Campania, Italy
Quindici has been inhabited by Ausonians, Osci, Etruscans, Greeks and Samnites, followed by the Romans who named the village Quindecim. The name Quindici
Quindici
First battle of the First Samnite War
an army to help the Sidicini, but were beaten in battle by the Samnites. The Samnites then invaded Campania and won a second battle on the plain near
Battle_of_Mount_Gaurus
Hour system with days divided into 24 hours
(after noon). With the introduction of the Greek sundial to Rome from the Samnites circa 293 BC, the period of the natural day from sunrise to sunset was
Roman_timekeeping
Ancient Italian ritual humiliation
enemies practiced by the people of ancient Italy. Both the Romans and the Samnites forced the captives of their defeated enemies to pass under a yoke formed
Send_under_the_yoke
Salmon (1967), Samnium and the Samnites, Cambridge U.P. "Marcellus ab Nola crebras excursiones in agrum Hirpinum et Samnites Caudinos fecit", Livy xxiii
Caudini
Ethnolinguistic group
The best documented of these are the wars between the Latins and the Samnites. The Latins eventually succeeded in unifying the Italic elements in the
Italic_peoples
Battle in 280 BC between the Romans and Pyrrhus of Epirus
had grown afraid of Roman expansion after the Third Samnite War. After the surrender of the Samnites in 290 BC, the Romans founded many colonies in Apulia
Battle_of_Heraclea
Calendar year
became the dominant system for naming years in Europe. Third Samnite War: The Samnites defeat the propraetor Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus in Umbria
295_BC
UNESCO World Heritage Site
to an end with the Samnites' invasion in the latter half of the 5th century BC. In about 424 BC, Capua was captured by the Samnites, and in 343 BC, it
Capua
Country in Southern and Western Europe
Canegrate Latial Ancient Ancient peoples Italic peoples Latins Osci Picentes Samnites Umbri Veneti Etruscans Celts Magna Graecia Ligures Messapians Ancient Rome
Italy
Second of three battles described by the Roman historian Livy
to attack the Samnites. The Samnites were taken wholly unprepared for battle and were scattered and their camp taken. The 30,000 Samnites who had fled
Battle_of_Saticula
UNESCO World Heritage Site
ancient Ausonian city prior to its conquest by the Samnites. It first appears in history as a Samnite city, and must have already been a place of strength
Benevento
327 BC battle during the Second Samnite War
Neapolis took place during the Second Samnite War in 327 BC, when the Romans seized the city of Neapolis from the Samnites, an ancient Italic people who lived
Capture_of_Neapolis
Comune in Molise, Italy
surrender. The Samnites among them bargained to be dismissed in their tunics; all these were sent under the yoke.The allies of the Samnites... sold into
Mirabello_Sannitico
4th century BC Roman general and statesman
that the consuls be handed over to the Samnites for having made a disgraceful peace with them, but the Samnites rejected this offer. Veturia gens Livy
Titus_Veturius_Calvinus
Italian culture and art of 1200–1299
Canegrate Latial Ancient Ancient peoples Italic peoples Latins Osci Picentes Samnites Umbri Veneti Etruscans Celts Magna Graecia Ligures Messapians Ancient Rome
Duecento
Type of gladiator in ancient Rome
Justus Lipsius conjectured that it was one of two designations of Samnite, and that Samnites were called hoplomachi when battling a Thracian, and a secutor
Hoplomachus
4th century BC Roman consul and general
in 325 BC, he was assigned the duty of dealing with the Samnites as a part of the Second Samnite War (326–304 BC). However, he fell ill and had to relinquish
Lucius Furius Camillus (consul 338 BC)
Lucius_Furius_Camillus_(consul_338_BC)
4th century BC Roman consul and general
interest of the Samnites, who intended to attack Capua while they were distracted and no longer under Roman protection. The Samnites set camp at the town
Gaius_Sulpicius_Longus
Lucius Postumius Megellus. Both consuls waged war against the Samnites in the Second Samnite War. Minucius died from wounds sustained after the victorious
Tiberius_Minucius_Augurinus
Samnite leader of the Varriani (died 295 BC)
leading clan of the Samnites during the Third Samnite War, which broke out in 298 BC. By the end of the second campaign the Samnites appeared completely
Gellius_Egnatius
the First Samnite War, Neapolis made an alliance with the Samnites against Rome, which had already taken Capua. In 327 the Second Samnite War resulted
History_of_Naples
Capital and largest city of Italy
becoming master of Latium, Rome led several wars (against the Gauls, Osci-Samnites and the Greek colony of Taranto, allied with Pyrrhus, king of Epirus) whose
Rome
War fought by Pyrrhus of Epirus in Italy and Sicily against Rome and Carthage
steadily expanded south down the Italian peninsula. The Samnites were defeated in the Third Samnite War (298–290 BC) along with their Italic allies. The
Pyrrhic_War
Ancient Roman general and statesman (c. 345 BC – c. 260 BC)
elected consul in 305 BC. The Second Samnite War was ongoing, and as consul he led troops against the Samnites. He defeated them at the Battle of Bovianum
Lucius Postumius Megellus (consul 305 BC)
Lucius_Postumius_Megellus_(consul_305_BC)
305 BC battle between the Romans and the Samnites
the Samnites to sue for peace with progressively less generous terms. By 304 BC the Romans had effectively annexed the greater degree of the Samnite territory
Battle_of_Bovianum
298 BC battle during the Third Samnite War
Battle of Camerinum in 298 BC took place during the Third Samnite War. In the battle, the Samnites defeated a Roman legion under the command of the propraetor
Battle_of_Camerinum
Battle in 325 BC
without the permission of the dictator Lucius Papirius Cursor) and the Samnites near Imbrinium, a city in Samnium. In 325 BC, Lucius Papirius Cursor, a
Battle_of_Imbrinium
Calendar year
the invasion of the Samnites. In agreeing to take the Lucanians under their protection, the Romans commit to war against the Samnites. Fulvius invades central
298_BC
Roman general and statesman (died 295 BC)
312 BC together with Marcus Valerius Corvus. When war broke out with the Samnites, Mus had to stay in Rome due to an illness and it was his colleague who
Publius Decius Mus (consul 312 BC)
Publius_Decius_Mus_(consul_312_BC)
Calendar year
Samnium and defeat the Samnites in several engagements. The Samnites sue for peace, thus ending the Third Samnite War. The Samnites are recognised by the
290_BC
Italic Samnite leader (died 82 BC)
whether the Samnites, as participants of a Roman inter-factional conflict, would have really acted in such manner. On 1 November 82 BC, the Samnites and Lucanians
Pontius_Telesinus
Canegrate Latial Ancient Ancient peoples Italic peoples Latins Osci Picentes Samnites Umbri Veneti Etruscans Celts Magna Graecia Ligures Messapians Ancient Rome
Television_in_Italy
Ancient Italian dedication practice for colonies
Italic peoples, especially the Sabelli (or Sabini) and their offshoot Samnites, concerning the dedication of colonies. It was of special interest to Georges
Ver_sacrum
Comune in Molise, Italy
northwest of Isernia. The town was founded in the 3rd century BC by the Samnites. It houses a castle called Pandone, built around 1000 on a spur commanding
Cerro_al_Volturno
1656 painting by Govert Flinck
mayor's room Jan Steen's version of c. 1670 Samnites "Marcus Curius Dentatus refuses the gifts of the Samnites". RKD. Cat. nr. 761 Marcus Curius Dentatus
Marcus Curius Dentatus refuses the gifts of the Samnites
Marcus_Curius_Dentatus_refuses_the_gifts_of_the_Samnites
4th-century BC Roman consul and general
and fought a battle against the Samnites without consulting the dictator, in which he was slain after killing the Samnite general. Aulia (gens) Titus Livius
Quintus_Aulius_Cerretanus
Roman statesman and writer (fl. c. 312–279 BC)
Second Samnite War, he advocated the founding of Roman colonies (colonia) throughout Latium and Campania to serve as fortifications against the Samnites and
Appius_Claudius_Caecus
Internal conflict in the Roman Republic, c. 83-82 BC
final stand. The Samnite general Pontius Telesinus and the Lucanian general Marcus Lamponius, commanding a very large army of Samnites and Lucanians, were
Sulla's_civil_war
Comune in Molise, Italy
other populated centres like Fontesambuco, Villa Canale and Rigaini. The Samnites comprised several distinct tribes in Samnium, a wholly inland district
Agnone
Roman statesman and general
Allies (turned rebels). He was awarded a Triumph for his victories over the Samnites at Acerrae. He was elected praetor for 94 BC though no evidence exists
Lucius Julius Caesar (consul 90 BC)
Lucius_Julius_Caesar_(consul_90_BC)
humiliating defeat of the Caudine Forks that the Samnites inflicted on the Romans in 321 BC during the Samnite Wars. Guida d'Italia - Campania, Touring Club
Valle_Caudina
Comune in Lazio, Italy
at least the 7th century BC. Connected with the Pelasgi, the Volsci and Samnite people, it was captured by the Romans and granted civitas sine suffragio
Arpino
Iapygian tribe
During the Second Samnite War (327–304 BC) between Rome and the Samnites, the Messapii, Iapyges and Peucetii sided with the Samnites. Some of the cities
Messapians
Region of Italy
During the second Samnite war (326–304 BC), the Roman army, in an attempt to provide relief to Lucera, besieged by the Samnites, suffered a serious
Apulia
Ancient Italian people
Apulia to those of the Marrucini. They were bounded on the west by the Samnites, with whom they were closely connected, and from whom they were originally
Frentani
Battle in 343 BC
an army to help the Sidicini, but were beaten in battle by the Samnites. The Samnites then invaded Campania and won a second battle on the plain near
Battle_of_Suessula
Extinct language of southern Italy
and South Picene. Oscan was spoken by a number of tribes, including the Samnites, the Lucani, the Aurunci (Ausones), and the Sidicini. The latter two tribes
Oscan_language
Roman general and dictator (138–78 BC)
Aeclanum, Sulla forced the Hirpini to surrender. He then attacked the Samnites and routed one of their armies near Aesernia before capturing the new Italian
Sulla
Roman politician
were elected consuls, together leading victorious campaigns against the Samnites. Papirius went to confront them to force them to lift the siege of Aquilonia
Lucius Papirius Cursor (consul in 293 and 272 BC)
Lucius_Papirius_Cursor_(consul_in_293_and_272_BC)
Region in the northwest of Italy
Canegrate Latial Ancient Ancient peoples Italic peoples Latins Osci Picentes Samnites Umbri Veneti Etruscans Celts Magna Graecia Ligures Messapians Ancient Rome
Piedmont
Customs and traditions of ancient Rome
507–508. The Second Samnite War was a crucial period in the formation of this new elite; see E.T. Salmon, Samnium and the Samnites (Cambridge University
Mos_maiorum
27 BC–476/1453 AD state and civilization
Canegrate Latial Ancient Ancient peoples Italic peoples Latins Osci Picentes Samnites Umbri Veneti Etruscans Celts Magna Graecia Ligures Messapians Ancient Rome
Roman_Empire
Comune in Campania, Italy
Forks; and again, a few years later, as the headquarters occupied by the Samnites, with a view of being at hand to watch the movements of the Campanians
Montesarchio
Battle in 277 BC
devastating the country as they went, and took several deserted forts. The Samnites had retreated to a range of hills called Cranita, because of the large
Battle_of_the_Cranita_hills
Roman combatant for entertainment
the Samnites, equipped after this fashion the gladiators who furnished them entertainment at their feasts, and bestowed on them the name Samnites. Livy's
Gladiator
3rd-century BC Roman general and statesman
Cornelius Sulla Felix the dictator) during which time he defeated both the Samnites and Sabines and celebrated two triumphs. Returning home he took on a massive
Manius_Curius_Dentatus
One hundred years, from 300 BC to 201 BC
several decades. 299 BC: The Samnites, seizing their chance when Rome is engaged on the Lombard plain, start the Third Samnite War with a collection of mercenaries
3rd_century_BC
4th-century BC Roman general and statesman
Papirius Cursor, and fought in a major battle at Longulae against the Samnites. In 308 BC he was elected praetor for the fourth time as a reward for his
Marcus_Valerius_Corvus
Region of Italy
Tular ("border"). After the downfall of the Etruscans, Umbrians aided the Samnites in their struggle against Rome (308 BC). Later communications with Samnium
Umbria
Roman consul in 340 BC
became trapped in a valley by the Samnites. Decius, taking 1,600 men, seized a strong point through which the Samnites were obliged to pass, and held it
Publius Decius Mus (consul 340 BC)
Publius_Decius_Mus_(consul_340_BC)
order to gauge if the Samnites truly wanted to come to a peace. When he arrived he did indeed come to the conclusion that the Samnites truly strived for peace
Publius_Sempronius_Sophus
Calendar year
recognized as ruler of Macedonia. Third Samnite War: On a road connecting Roman and Samnite territory, the Samnites attack and nearly capture the camp of
294_BC
Comune in Molise, Italy
were the Samnites, who arrived in Pietrabbondante in the 6th century BC. Many historians believe that it was home of the assemblies of the Samnite federal
Pietrabbondante
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Arabic, Muslim
Name of a Sahabi who Participated in the Battle of Badr
Boy/Male
American, Christian, Danish, French, Gaelic, German, Greek, Indian
Unique Choice; Exceptional; Outstanding; Excellent Valour; Only Choice; Servants of the Lord
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Muslim
Satisfaction, Saturation
Girl/Female
Hindu
Girl/Female
British, English, Hindu, Indian, Japanese, Norse, Punjabi, Sikh
Pleasing
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American, Australian, Danish, Finnish
Hospitable; Guest; Woman
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a pet form of Wynn.
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Female
Hebrew
(עָמִית) Hebrew unisex name AMIT means "friend."Â
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Australian, Danish, Dutch, Swedish
Sweetness of Face; Favor; Grace
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