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Encyclopedia > Coilus

Coilus was a legendary king of the Britons during the time of the Roman occupation of Britain as recounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He was the son of King Marius and ruled following his father's death. A legend (Latin, legenda, things to be read) is a narrative of human actions that are perceived both by teller and listeners to take place within human history and to possess certain qualities that give the tale verisimilitude. ... The term Briton may have the following meanings: in a historical context: an inhabitant of Great Britain in pre-Roman times a descendant of Britons during a later period (e. ... For other uses, see Roman Empire (disambiguation). ... Belligerent military occupation, occurs when one nations military garrisons occupy all or part of the territory of another nation or recognized belligerent during an invasion (during or after a war). ... Geoffrey of Monmouth was a clergyman and one of the major figures in the development of British history. ... Marius (Welsh: Mayric) was a legendary king of the Britons during the time of the Roman occupation of Britain as accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. ...


Of all native kings of Britain, Coilus was the most Romanized. He was brought up in Rome and favoured the company of Romans in Britain. Throughout his entire reign, he paid Rome its tribute without question. In Britain, he allowed the nobles peace and granted them large gifts. He was succeeded by his only son, St Lucius. City motto: Senatus Populusque Romanus – SPQR (The Senate and the People of Rome) Founded 21 April 753 BC mythical, 1st millennium BC Region Latium Mayor Walter Veltroni (Left-Wing Democrats) Area  - City Proper  1285 km² Population  - City (2004)  - Metropolitan  - Density (city proper) 2. ... A tribute (from Latin tribulum, contribution) is wealth one party gives to another as a sign of respect or, as was often case in historical contests, of submission or allegiance. ... The Lords and Barons prove their Nobility by hanging their Banners and exposing their Coats-of-arms at the Windows of the Lodge of the Heralds. ... Saint Lucius was a legendary king of the Britons during the time of the Roman occupation of Britain as accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. ...

Preceded by:
Marius
Mythical British Kings Succeeded by:
St Lucius

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These sources relate that the Scots and the Picts were both settled on the mainland and were allies.
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