Commentaries on the Gallic War · Character
Caius Volusenus
Roman cavalry commander and scout.
minor
Also known as Caius Volusenus, Volusenus
First appearance: Book IV: The Rhine Crossing and First Invasion of Britain
Caius Volusenus's tie to Julius Caesar is one of the pressures that moves Commentaries on the Gallic War—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Sent ahead to reconnoiter the British coast and reports back to Caesar.
Caius Volusenus first appears in 0003 book iv.
With Julius Caesar (professional): Caius Volusenus is a military tribune and scout for Caesar, undertaking dangerous reconnaissance missions.
In Book IV: The Rhine Crossing and First Invasion of Britain: Sent ahead to reconnoiter the British coast and reports back to Caesar.
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