Brinno
Brinno was the leader of the Canninefates tribe who joined in the Batavian rebellion at the Rhine's mouth in AD 70. Not much is known about his childhood or family but we know that he was from a wealthy German family and is thought to have collaborated with the Romans for many years prior to the insurrection. The only thing we know about his father is that he made fun of the Romans and Caligula's historic expedition against Poseidon, which took place inside the realm of the Cananefates close to modern-day Leiden, the Netherlands. Also annoying the Romans, Brinno's father seems to have been a marauder. Throughout Caligula's rule, his father had a hostile attitude toward the Romans. As a result, Brinno was ceremoniously elevated on a shield and given the task of leading the Canninefates against Rome.
He made a respectable contribution to the rebellion's early triumphs in 69 AD when it first started. With the aid of the Frisii tribe, Brinno was able to destroy the Roman winter encampment along the sea in his first raid. Brinno assaulted two Roman auxiliary battalions, but they were not ready for the attack, which was the main factor in their swift defeat. At Praetorium Agrippina, one of the demolished encampments has been recognized.
Brinno even threatened to send his forces in the direction of the nearby Roman forts. The Romans then burned down the forts in the area, including one at Traiectum, for fear that Brinno would attack them and they would be powerless to defend them.
Due to his family's reputation, Brinno was a powerful leader who won the respect of both his tribe and tribes in the area. Regrettably, he appears to have been all but forgotten throughout history. Most people are familiar with well-known Viking figures like Rollo, Ragnar, and Erik the Red. The majority of people are familiar with well-known figures like Rollo, Ragnar, and Erik the Red. They may even be aware of the famed Frisian monarch Radboud, but few have heard of Brinno, who is equally little known among my fellow Dutch. That is a shame because Brinno may be considered a very early Dutch independence warrior.
