9 ⟶ Death of Roman General Publius Quinctilius Varus

AD 9, September 15 – Publius Quinctilius Varus, Roman genera...
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🛡️ Roman Fort Construction Marks Wiesbaden's Origin

The building of a Roman fort signifies the origin of the city of Wiesbaden.⟶
Roman Fort Construction Marks Wiesbaden's Origin (6)
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⚔️ Death of Roman General Publius Quinctilius Varus

AD 9, September 15 – Publius Quinctilius Varus, Roman general (b. 46 BC)⟶
Death of Roman General Publius Quinctilius Varus (9)
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⚔️ Germanicus Massacres the Marsi

Germanicus leads a brutal raid against the Marsi, a German tribe on the upper Ruhr river, who are massacred.⟶
Germanicus Massacres the Marsi (14)
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⚔️ Germanicus' Campaigns in Germania and Recovery of Roman Standards

Summer – Germanicus launches a two-pronged attack from Vetera and Moguntiacum. On his return journey, he recaptures the aquila of Legio XIX and visits the battlefield of the Teutoburg Forest. Germanicus arranges the burial for the remains of Varus' army.⟶
Germanicus' Campaigns in Germania and Recovery of Roman Standards (15)
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🛡️ Germanicus Victorious at Idistaviso, Recovers Varus' Eagles

A Roman army of 50,000 men commanded by Germanicus gains a great victory at Idistaviso, defeating the German war chief Arminius, and recovering the lost eagles of Varus' legions.⟶
Germanicus Victorious at Idistaviso, Recovers Varus' Eagles (16)
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🛡️ Arminius's Death

Arminius, Germanic military leader (b. 18/17 BC)⟶
Arminius's Death (29)
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