78 ⟶ Agricola's Governorship of Britain and Expansionist Campaigns
Gnaeus Julius Agricola replaces Sextus Julius Frontinus as g...
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⚔️ Agricola's Military Service in Britain
Gnaeus Julius Agricola, 18 years old, is serving as a military tribune in Britain under Gaius Suetonius Paulinus and is attached to Legio II Augusta.⟶
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United Kingdom🛡️ Legio II Augusta Stationed at Gloucester
The Roman Legio II Augusta is stationed at Gloucester.⟶
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United Kingdom⚔️ Roman Conquest of Wales Begins
Frontinus begins his conquest of Wales; Legio II Augusta is moved to the border of the River Usk.⟶
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United Kingdom🛡️ Agricola's Governorship: Expansion of Roman Influence in Britannia
Gnaeus Julius Agricola is named governor of Britannia, a post he occupies until AD 84. He extends the Roman influence to the mouth of the River Clyde (Scotland), and builds fortifications.⟶
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United Kingdom🛡️ Agricola's Governorship of Britain and Expansionist Campaigns
Gnaeus Julius Agricola replaces Sextus Julius Frontinus as governor of Roman Britain, which leads to the conquering of portions of Wales and northern England.⟶
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United Kingdom⚔️ Roman Military Campaigns and Fortifications in Britain
During the Roman conquest of Britain, Gnaeus Julius Agricola established several forts, including Deva Victrix (Chester) and Mamucium (Manchester), while also campaigning in Caledonia (Scotland) with limited success.⟶
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