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Rubobostes

PersonDacian king2nd century BCUnder review

A Dacian king mentioned by Posidonius, known for strengthening the army and consolidating Dacian power in the Carpathians. He managed to tip the balance of power in the region in favour of the Dacians against the Celts in the west.

“Rubobostes strengthened the power of the Dacians, raising them above the Celts.”
— Posidonius
“A leader of whom we know little, but who prepared the ground for unity.”
— Historical interpretation

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