57 ⟶ Venutius's Rebellion Against Cartimandua Begins

Also in Britain Venutius begins his rebellion against his wi...

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⚔️ 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).⟶

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⚔️ Venutius's Rebellion Against Cartimandua Begins

Also in Britain Venutius begins his rebellion against his wife Cartimandua.⟶

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⚔️ Boudica's Rebellion and Roman Suppression in Britannia

In AD 60/61, after the Romans annexed the Iceni kingdom and brutalized its leaders, Boudica led a revolt, destroying Camulodunum, Londinium, and Verulamium before being defeated by Governor Paulinus at the Battle of Watling Street.⟶

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⚔️ Venutius Overthrows Cartimandua as Ruler of the Brigantes

Venutius successfully deposes his wife Cartimandua and becomes the ruler of the Brigantes.⟶

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⚔️ Bolanus Appointed Governor; Venutius Rebels in Britain

Marcus Vettius Bolanus becomes the new governor of Britain and faces a second insurrection of Venutius, king of the Brigantes.⟶

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🛡️ Cartimandua's Betrayal of Venutius's Rebellion

Cartimandua, Queen of the Brigantes (approximate date)⟶

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