70 ⟶ Batavian Rebellion: Roman Legions Defeated and Suppressed

Roman legions V Alaudae and XV Primigenia are destroyed by t...
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🚢 Roman Legions Transported to Flevum to Suppress Frisians

Roman legions in Germania are transported by fleet to the fortress of Flevum on the Rhine, to operate against the rebellious Frisians.⟶
Roman Legions Transported to Flevum to Suppress Frisians (28)
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⚔️ Birth of Gaius Julius Civilis

Gaius Julius Civilis, Batavian military leader⟶
Birth of Gaius Julius Civilis (29)
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⚔️ Batavian Revolt Begins

August 1 – Batavian rebellion: The Batavians in Germania Inferior (Netherlands) revolt under the leadership of Gaius Julius Civilis.⟶
Batavian Revolt Begins (69)
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⚔️ Batavian Revolt: Destruction of Roman Forts

The Batavians attack Roman forts on the Rhine frontier; Fectio and Utrecht)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline dark:text-gray-300 dark:underline dark:hover:text-gray-100">Traiectum (modern Utrecht) are destroyed.⟶
Batavian Revolt: Destruction of Roman Forts (69)
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⚔️ Batavian Rebellion: Roman Legions Defeated and Suppressed

Roman legions V Alaudae and XV Primigenia are destroyed by the Batavi. Later, Quintus Petillius Cerialis puts down the Batavian rebellion of Gaius Julius Civilis.⟶
Batavian Rebellion: Roman Legions Defeated and Suppressed (70)
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