84Battle of Mons Graupius: Agricola Defeats Caledonians

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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.
Agricola's Military Service in Britain (58)
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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.
Agricola's Governorship of Britain and Expansionist Campaigns (78)
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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.
Roman Military Campaigns and Fortifications in Britain (79)
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⚔️ Agricola's Campaign: Caledonian Uprising & Roman Victory

Gnaeus Julius Agricola raises a fleet, and encircles the Celtic tribes beyond the Forth; the Caledonians rise in great numbers against the Romans. They attack the camp of Legio IX Hispana at night, but Agricola sends his cavalry in, and puts them to flight.
Agricola's Campaign: Caledonian Uprising & Roman Victory (82)
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⚔️ Possible Date of the Battle of Mons Graupius

Possible date of the Battle of Mons Graupius (AD 83 or 84): According to Tacitus, 10,000 Britons and 360 Romans are killed.
Possible Date of the Battle of Mons Graupius (83)
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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.
Battle of Mons Graupius: Agricola Defeats Caledonians (84)
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