Viriato
Viriato was a legendary leader of the Lusitanians, known for his resistance against the Roman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula during the 2nd century BC. He is celebrated as a symbol of national pride in Portugal, representing the struggle for freedom and autonomy against imperial forces. Viriato's guerrilla tactics and ability to unite various tribes made him a formidable opponent to the Romans, earning him a place in history as one of the early heroes of Portuguese heritage.
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Switzerland:
Viriato is referenced as a lusitanian war hero who once opposed the Romans.
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Luxembourg:
Viriato is mentioned as the Portuguese counterpart to Vercingetorix.
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