69 ⟶ Bolanus Appointed Governor; Venutius Rebels in Britain
Marcus Vettius Bolanus becomes the new governor of Britain a...
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🛡️ Roman Defeat of Caratacus and Capture in Britannia
In Britain, governor Publius Ostorius Scapula defeats Caratacus and the Silures in the territory of the Ordovices in central Wales. Caratacus seeks sanctuary with Cartimandua, queen of the Brigantes in northern England, but she is a Roman ally and hands him over to Ostorius. Despite the defeat, the Silures continue to fight.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeCaratacusIron AgeTribal WarfareMilitary HistoryOstorius Scapula
United Kingdom⚔️ Roman Governor Ostorius Scapula Dies in Wales; Second Legion Defeated
In Britain, governor Publius Ostorius Scapula dies while campaigning against the Silures of south Wales. Following his death, the Roman Second Legion are heavily defeated by the Silures. His replacement is Aulus Didius Gallus, who quells the rebellion and consolidates the gains the Romans have so far made, but does not seek new ones.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitary HistoryRebellionSiluresAulus Didius GallusImperial Administration
United Kingdom⚔️ Venutius's Revolt Against Cartimandua in Roman Britain
In Britain, Venutius leads a revolt against his ex-wife Cartimandua, queen of the Brigantes and a Roman ally. Governor Aulus Didius Gallus sends her military aid, and after some indecisive fighting a legion commanded by Caesius Nasica defeats the rebels (approximate date – some time between 52 and 57).⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeBrigantesVenutiusCartimanduaRebellionMilitary ConflictAulus Didius Gallus
United Kingdom⚔️ Venutius's Rebellion Against Cartimandua Begins
Also in Britain Venutius begins his rebellion against his wife Cartimandua.⟶
Ancient romeRebellionIron AgeCelticVenutiusCartimanduaMilitary ConflictPolitical InstabilityTribal Warfare
United Kingdom⚔️ Bolanus Appointed Governor; Venutius Rebels in Britain
Marcus Vettius Bolanus becomes the new governor of Britain and faces a second insurrection of Venutius, king of the Brigantes.⟶
Roman EmpireBrigantesVenutiusRebellionRoman GovernorsMilitary HistoryIron Age
United Kingdom⚔️ Roman Victory at the Battle of Stanwick
Battle of Stanwick: Quintus Petillius Cerialis, governor of Britain, puts down a revolt by the Brigantes.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeBrigantesRebellionMilitary HistoryImperialism
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