Autonomous Province of Gallia

**Autonomous Province of Gallia** was ancient puppet kingdom of Roman Republic, located in Western Europe, land of today's France. Founder of kingdom was Gaul I. in 200 BCE. Kingdom fell as puppet state and gained independency after Battle of Lenbirn in 135 AD. Population of kingdom was originally 5 100 000 people.

## Autonomous Province of Gallia

### Motto

"Publica ac Libertas"(Republic and Freedom!)

### Neighbours

File:Romanflag.png Roman Republic (2 260 km of borders)

### Religions

Keltic Polytheism (58%), Roman Polytheism (42%)

### Government

Absolute Monarchy with puppet state Totalitarianism

### Army

File:Liberation gallia army.png Liberation Army of Gallia

## History of Kingdom

#### Creation of Province

In 200 BCE, Roman Republic invaded and captured lands of free keltic tribes. Romans formed a province of Gallia and nominated Gaul I. as King of Autonomous Province of Gallia, which was de iure part of Roman Republic, but de facto puppet state of Roman Republic. First King, Gaul I. was originally Roman and born in Roman Republic.

#### Death of Gaul I. and coronation of Gaul II. as King of Gallia

Gaul I. was King of Autonomous Province of Gallia for 14 years, from 200 to 186 BCE. In 186 BCE, 54 year old Gaul I. has died. After his death, his son, Gaul II. became a King. At the time of coronation Gaul II. as King, he was only 19 years old. Gaul II. was weak King. At the time of his coronation, many revolutions in Gallia were against him. Gaul II. tell Roman Republic's Senate that he wants millitary help. Only 5 days after, heavy infantry of Roman Army arrived and ended revolutions by iron and blood. Romans needed to make sure Gaul II. will be strong enough to prevent revolutions like these, so 3 000 units of heavy infantry arrived to Gallia from Roman Republic.

## Economy of Empire

### GDP per year

132 billions Denars = 58 billions USD (135 BCE)

### Source of income

Mining of topaz, aquamarine, diamonds and goldHarvesting of carrots, potatoes and wheatBreeding of lions, sheeps, cows and horses

#### Conquest of Balgae and Frisia

Aggresive Keltic tribes in Balgae, land od today's Belgium, regularly attacked and raided Autonomous Province of Gallia. As reaction to these attacks, King Gaul II. decided to invade Balgae in 173 BCE. Ground fights remained for 4 months, but for 1st time, Gallians used artillery as weapon of mass destruction. At march of 172 BCE, fights stops and Gaul II. successfuly conquered Balgae. After conquest of Balgae, Frisians neighbored with Gallia. Althrough the fact, that Frisians were peaceful, Gaul II. ordered invasion of Frisia, land of today's Netherlands. Again, he used artillery, and with it's help, he successfuly conquered Frisia too, in 165 BCE. At the time of conquest of Frisia in 165 BCE, his son Gaul III. was born.

#### Battle of Lenbirn, death of Gaul II. and coronation of Gaul III. as King

Year 135 BCE - Battle of Lenbirn begins. Battle of Lenbirn was tactic invasion of Capital Lenbirn, by Kingom of Inamorta and Sparta. Both sides wanted to conquer Lenbirn - Capital of Gallia. During the fights for Lenbirn, Gaul II. has died. His son Gaul III. immedietaly started to lead fights and army. With all of his luck, he won Battle of Lenbirn, even through fact that opponent's army was way bigger and experienced. After victory, Gaul III. started discussions with Senate of Roman Republic. Few days after, he declared Kingdom of Gallia as kingdom independent on Roman Republic. Son of Gaul III. - Gaul IV. was born at 144 BCE.