57 ⟶ Quintus Veranius Nepos Becomes Governor, Campaigns Against the Silures

In Britain, Quintus Veranius Nepos becomes governor in place...
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⚔️ Roman Campaign Against the Silures and Founding of Roman Settlements in Britain

In Britain, governor Publius Ostorius Scapula begins his campaign against the recalcitrant Silures of south Wales, who are led by the former Catuvellaunian prince Caratacus. London (Londinium), Exeter (Isca Dumnoniorum), Tripontium (near modern Rugby) and the fort of Manduessedum (near modern Atherstone) are founded (approximate date).⟶
Roman Campaign Against the Silures and Founding of Roman Settlements in Britain (50)
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitary CampaignConquestSiluresCaratacusFounding of CitiesExpansionIron AgeMilitary History
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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 Governor Ostorius Scapula Dies in Wales; Second Legion Defeated (52)
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⚔️ Quintus Veranius Nepos Becomes Governor, Campaigns Against the Silures

In Britain, Quintus Veranius Nepos becomes governor in place of Aulus Didius Gallus. He begins a campaign against the Silures of south Wales.⟶
Quintus Veranius Nepos Becomes Governor, Campaigns Against the Silures (57)
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⚔️ Roman Conquest of Wales Begins

Frontinus begins his conquest of Wales; Legio II Augusta is moved to the border of the River Usk.⟶
Roman Conquest of Wales Begins (75)
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⚔️ Roman Conquest of the Ordovices and Silures

The Romans conquer the Ordovices, located in present-day northern Wales, as well as the Silures.⟶
Roman Conquest of the Ordovices and Silures (78)
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🛡️ Agricola's Governorship of Britain and Expansionist Campaigns

Gnaeus Julius Agricola replaces Sextus Julius Frontinus as governor of Roman Britain, which leads to the conquering of portions of Wales and northern England.⟶
Agricola's Governorship of Britain and Expansionist Campaigns (78)
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitary HistoryConquestExpansionismAgricolaMilitary Campaign
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