78 ⟶ Roman Conquest of the Ordovices and Silures
The Romans conquer the Ordovices, located in present-day nor...
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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 EmpireAncient romeMilitary CampaignConquestSiluresCaratacusFounding of CitiesExpansionIron AgeMilitary History
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 Conquest of Wales Begins
Frontinus begins his conquest of Wales; Legio II Augusta is moved to the border of the River Usk.⟶
Roman EmpireMilitary CampaignLegionFrontinusAncient romeConquestMilitary History
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