Historical reference: Do not rely on this information. It is very old. About this collection
Cantabri, in ancient times a tribe of Spain occupying the centre of the N. side from the mountains to the coast. They were a fierce, savage people, first definitely subdued by Augustus, B.C. 25, and a revolt among them was suppressed by Agrippa, B.C. 18. Probably the modern Basques are their descendants.