the threesome, would have all of Gaul at their disposal. Trial and death Rivals among the Helvetii discovered Orgetorix's plot and moved to put him on trial, with the penalty of death by burning if he was found guilty. In assisting his efforts to avoid that fate, Orgetorix had meanwhile acquired a significant personal retinue, in addition to having called up an army of more than 10,000 men at arms in addition to their mobilized clients, followers and dependents. Many Helvetians suspected that Orgetorix committed suicide, rather than face death by burning. According to Roman accounts, he managed to evade pleading his case, but as the magistrates forced away the crowd of persons from the fields, Orgetorix died. Nonetheless, the Helvetians continued their attempt to migrate. See also List of unsolved deaths Jublains archeological site - inscriptions there give him credit as a donor in the construction of a building there References Sources Dio Cassius, Roman History 38.31 Julius Caesar, Commentarii de Bello Gallico 1.2 - 1.4 Orosius, Seven Books of History Against the Pagans 6.7 1st-century BC rulers in Europe Gaulish rulers Helvetii Unsolved deaths