75 ⟶ Roman Conquest of Wales Begins

Frontinus begins his conquest of Wales; Legio II Augusta is ...
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⚔️ Vespasian Begins Roman Conquest in Southwest Britain

Vespasian begins to subdue the south-west.⟶
Vespasian Begins Roman Conquest in Southwest Britain (43)
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🛡️ Legio II Augusta Stationed at Gloucester

The Roman Legio II Augusta is stationed at Gloucester.⟶
Legio II Augusta Stationed at Gloucester (66)
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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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🛡️ Agricola's Governorship: Expansion of Roman Influence in Britannia

Gnaeus Julius Agricola is named governor of Britannia, a post he occupies until AD 84. He extends the Roman influence to the mouth of the River Clyde (Scotland), and builds fortifications.⟶
Agricola's Governorship: Expansion of Roman Influence in Britannia (77)
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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)
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