Viriathus was the most important leader of the Lusitanian people who resisted the Roman expansion into western Hispania. As a shepherd who became a hunter and soldier, Viriathus led the Lusitanians for many years until 139 BC, when he was betrayed by Lusitanian ambassadors and killed, allowing the Romans to further advance across the Iberian Peninsula. Viriathus is considered the first hero of Portugal for his defense of the Lusitanian people against Roman conquest.

1. Viriathus

2. Introduction Viriathus was the most important leader of the Lusitanian people that resisted the Roman expansion into the regions of the Western Hispania .

3. Biography The most important dates of Viriathus,say that he was born in Portugal, but some legends say that Viriathus was born in Spain. Titus Livius(an important historian) said that Viriathus was a shepherd that became a hunter and soldier He is considered the first hero Portuguese,of the Lusitains. Viriathus died in the year 139 b.C.He was bretayed for the Lusitans ambassadors.

4. Roman advance on the Iberian Peninsula

5. Picture Here a picture of Viriathus The picture is in Portugal.Author: Nuno Tavares

6. Project by Álvaro Henares Caro