Boudicca
Boudicca (or Boadicea) was a Celtic queen, who fought against the Romans in AD 60 or 61 to avenge her family and her tribe. In fact, when her husband died, the Romans decided to take their reign, but Boudicca refused. So she was beaten and her two daughters were brutally raped by Roman soldiers. Boudicca decided to lead her population, the Iceni, with others and made a big revolt. They destroyed many important city, and killed thousands of Roman soldiers. But, in the end, the Romans managed to stop the rebels, Killing a lot of Celts. Boudicca finally chose to die, poisoning herself. Boudicca's figure is important for the women emancipation because She represented a woman Who fought for her Life and family and country against All, Who chose to defend her country by sacrificing herself. She is considered a British heroine. Boudicca is important for the English Culture and they dedicated to her: movies, Books, statues.