The Belgae, an ancient Celtic people who inhabited what is now Belgium and northern France during the Iron Age and Roman period.
From Latin 'Belgae,' the name Romans gave to Celtic tribes in the region. The name possibly derives from an Indo-European root meaning 'to swell' or 'to be strong,' referring to their powerful physique or proud nature.
The Belgae were fierce warriors who fought against Julius Caesar's legions—Caesar himself wrote about them in his 'Gallic Wars,' making them some of the earliest-documented peoples of northern Europe!
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