58 ⟶ Agricola's Military Service in Britain

Gnaeus Julius Agricola, 18 years old, is serving as a milita...

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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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🛡️ Legio II Augusta Stationed at Gloucester

The Roman Legio II Augusta is stationed at Gloucester.⟶

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🛡️ Romans Found Fortress at Eboracum (York)

The Romans establish a fortress at York (Eboracum), as a base for their northern forces. Initially established solely for Legio IX Hispana, it expands later to include public housing, baths and temples.⟶

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🛡️ 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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⚔️ 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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⚔️ Battle of Mons Graupius: Agricola Defeats Caledonians

Possible date of the Battle of Mons Graupius (AD 83 or 84), in which Gnaeus Julius Agricola defeats the Caledonians.⟶

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