Cogidubnus

Cogidubnus was a British client king who lived in the 1st century AD. He ruled over a territory in the south of Britain that was likely the territory of the Atrebates tribe, and later extended his rule to include the Regni. Cogidubnus was a loyal ally of the Roman Empire and his kingdom was a buffer state between Roman territory and unconquered tribes.

He is primarily known from two inscriptions. The first, found at Chichester, mentions his name and titles, including "King of the Kingdom of the Regni" and "Grandson of King Tiberius Claudius Cogidubnus." This suggests he was granted a significant amount of power and prestige by the Roman emperor. The second inscription, also from Chichester, is from a temple dedicated to Neptune and Minerva, built by Cogidubnus and his people.

Cogidubnus likely came to power shortly before or during the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43. He would have been a key figure in securing the cooperation of at least some of the British tribes for the Romans. His kingdom was strategically important for maintaining Roman control in the region. The precise end of his reign and the fate of his kingdom are not precisely known, but it is believed to have been incorporated into Roman provincial administration after his death.