Sicambre

The Sicambri (also spelled Sicambrians, Sicambres, or Sugambri) were a Germanic people who inhabited the Rhine Valley during the late Iron Age and early Roman period. Their territory was located on both sides of the Rhine, primarily in what is now western Germany and the eastern Netherlands.

Historically, the Sicambri are known for their resistance to Roman expansion. They frequently clashed with Roman legions and were a part of several major conflicts, including the campaigns of Julius Caesar. Their reputation for fierceness and rebelliousness made them a persistent thorn in the side of Roman authorities.

In later Roman history, especially during the reign of Augustus, the Sicambri were eventually subdued and partially integrated into the Roman Empire. Many were relocated to other areas, and their identity as a distinct tribal group gradually diminished. Despite their eventual absorption, the Sicambri played a notable role in the history of the Rhine frontier and the Roman Empire's relationship with Germanic peoples. Some medieval legends associated the Frankish kings with a supposed Trojan or Sicambrian origin, seeking to provide a noble and ancient lineage for the Franks. This connection, however, is largely considered legendary and lacking historical basis.