59 ⟶ Death of Roman General Publius Ostorius Scapula
Publius Ostorius Scapula, Roman statesman and general
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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⚔️ Death of Roman General Publius Ostorius Scapula
Publius Ostorius Scapula, Roman statesman and general⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitary HistoryConquestRebellionMilitary CommandImperialismCeltic Britons
United Kingdom⚔️ Roman Conquest of Anglesey
Gaius Suetonius Paulinus, Roman governor of Britain, captures the island of Mona (Anglesey), the last stronghold of the Druids.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitary HistoryConquestAngleseyDruidsIron AgeTribal WarfareImperialism
United Kingdom🛡️ Legio II Augusta Stationed at Gloucester
The Roman Legio II Augusta is stationed at Gloucester.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitary HistoryConquest
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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