49 ⟶ Romans Establish Colonies and Prepare for Welsh Campaign
In Britain, governor Publius Ostorius Scapula founds a colon...
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⚔️ Roman Governor Ostorius Disarms Britons, Faces Rebellions
Publius Ostorius Scapula, governor of Britain, announces his intention to disarm all Britons south and east of the Trent and Severn. The Iceni, an independent, allied kingdom within that area, revolt but are defeated. Ostorius then moves against the Deceangli in north Wales, but is forced to abandon the campaign to deal with a revolt among the allied Brigantes.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitary CampaignBritish IslesRebellionsIceniBrigantesOstorius Scapula40s CE
United Kingdom🛡️ Romans Establish Colonies and Prepare for Welsh Campaign
In Britain, governor Publius Ostorius Scapula founds a colonia for Roman veterans at Camulodunum (Colchester). Verulamium (St Albans) is probably established as a municipium the same year. A legion is stationed on the borders of the Silures of South Wales in preparation for invasion.⟶
Roman EmpireMilitary StrategyAncient romeOstorius Scapula
United Kingdom⚔️ 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🛡️ Roman Defeat of Caratacus and Capture in Britannia
In Britain, governor Publius Ostorius Scapula defeats Caratacus and the Silures in the territory of the Ordovices in central Wales. Caratacus seeks sanctuary with Cartimandua, queen of the Brigantes in northern England, but she is a Roman ally and hands him over to Ostorius. Despite the defeat, the Silures continue to fight.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeCaratacusIron AgeTribal WarfareMilitary HistoryOstorius Scapula
United Kingdom⚔️ 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🛡️ Legio II Augusta Stationed at Gloucester
The Roman Legio II Augusta is stationed at Gloucester.⟶
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