82 ⟶ Calgacus Unites Picts and Forms Caledonian Confederacy
Calgacus unites the Picts (30,000 men) in Scotland, and is m...
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🛡️ Roman Conquest of Durovernum Cantiacorum
The Romans capture a Brythonic settlement at Kent and rename it Durovernum Cantiacorum (modern Canterbury); and establish a Roman fort to guard the crossing of the Kentish River Stour.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeInvasionMilitaryConquestFortification
United Kingdom🛡️ Caledonian Confederacy Forms Under Calgacus
The Caledonian tribes in Scotland form a confederacy of 30,000 warriors, under the leadership of Calgacus.⟶
Roman EmpireCaledoniansMilitaryTribal Warfare
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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.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeCaledoniansGnaeus Julius AgricolaMilitary CampaignBattleLegionMilitary Tactics
United Kingdom⚔️ 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.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitary HistoryBattleCaledoniansGnaeus Julius AgricolaExpansionism
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