69 ⟶ Boudicca's Uprising and Defeat by Roman Forces
Boudicca, rebellious British queen
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⚔️ 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⚔️ Roman Victory at the Battle of Watling Street and Boudica's Death
Battle of Watling Street: Paulinus defeats the rebels, using a flying wedge formation, imposes wide-ranging punishments on native Britons, and the Romanization of Britain continues. Boudica either poisons herself, or falls sick and dies.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitary HistoryRebellionBoudicaWarfareBritonsRomanization
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⚔️ 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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