Togodumnus
Togodumnus, also known as Guiderius (Welsh: Gwydr) (b. 25-43) was a legendary king of the Britons as accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth and of the Catuvellaunii tribe of Celts according to Roman records. He was the son of King Cymbeline and defied the Roman Emperor Claudius causing a second invasion of Britain.
Following Cymbeline's death, Claudius demanded tribute from his son. Togodumnus, however, refused to pay it. Claudius with his chief of staff, Lelius Hamo, invaded Britain at Portchester, entrenching themselves there while seiging the city. Togodumnus, with help from neighbouring tribes, conscripted all the men of Britain against Claudius and marched south to meet him in battle. In the famous Battle of Medway of 43, the Britains clashed with the Romans and succeeded so well that the Roman army began retreating to their ships.
Hamo, though, took on Briton armour and began attacking his own army, urging the Britons to do likewise. Because of this, Hamo was able to get close enough to Togodumnusto strike him. Togodumnus died then or soon after and was succeeded by his brother Arvirargus, who took over as king during that battle.
See also Togidubnus.
