# Servius Galba — Commentaries on the Gallic War character guide

> Servius Galba in Commentaries on the Gallic War by Julius Caesar.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Galba, king Galba

**First appearance:** 0002-book-iii

## Who they are

Roman legate who campaigns against the Nantuates.

## Relationships

### [Julius Caesar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/commentaries_on_the_gallic_war_se/characters/julius_caesar)

_professional_

Servius Galba is a legate under Caesar, tasked with securing Alpine passes and commanding a legion.

### [Julius Caesar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/commentaries_on_the_gallic_war_se/characters/julius_caesar)

_professional_

Servius Galba is a legate under Caesar, tasked with securing Alpine passes and commanding a legion.

## In the story

### [Book II: The War Against the Belgae](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/commentaries_on_the_gallic_war_se/chapters/book-ii)

King of the Suessiones; his sons are taken as hostages after the surrender.

### [Book III: The Alpine Campaign, the Venetic War, and the Conquest of Aquitania](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/commentaries_on_the_gallic_war_se/chapters/book-iii)

Sent by Caesar to secure the Alpine passes; his legion is besieged at Octodurus but he successfully leads a breakout.

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