Queen Boudicca, 1st-century AD British Iceni ruler. The Celtic Iceni inhabited the area of England now known as Norfolk from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. Despite being invaded by the Romans they were allowed to keep their independence until the death of King Prasutagus, Boudicca's husband, in 61 BC. He bequeathed his kingdom jointly to the Emperor and his daughters, which angered Rome who seized his entire estate. Boudicca lead the Iceni in a revolt and was defeated after looting Colchester, London and St Albans. Engraving by English artist William Fairthorne (1616-1691) from 'Britannia Antiqua Illustrata' (1676).