52 ⟶ Roman Governor Ostorius Scapula Dies in Wales; Second Legion Defeated
In Britain, governor Publius Ostorius Scapula dies while cam...
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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⚔️ Venutius's Revolt Against Cartimandua in Roman Britain
In Britain, Venutius leads a revolt against his ex-wife Cartimandua, queen of the Brigantes and a Roman ally. Governor Aulus Didius Gallus sends her military aid, and after some indecisive fighting a legion commanded by Caesius Nasica defeats the rebels (approximate date – some time between 52 and 57).⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeBrigantesVenutiusCartimanduaRebellionMilitary ConflictAulus Didius Gallus
United Kingdom⚔️ 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.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitary CampaignSiluresGovernorshipImperial ExpansionMilitary 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 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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