Venutius
The Carvetii were on the Celtic tribes living in the British Islands, previous to the Roman invasion of Britain. The tribe lived in the northern England, namely in modern Cumbria and Lancashire, centred around the capital Carvetiorum. They were probably a tribe included in the confederation of the Brigantes.
Venutius, a Carvetian, was the husband of queen Cartimandua of the Brigantes. The marriage was not peaceful and several outbreaks of violence occurred as a results of their quarrels. Around 57, Venutius was substituted by one of her body guards. Not content with the divorce, he rebelled and deposed her.
See also: List of Celtic tribes
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