Governor
Appointed Governor of Britain
Role range: 0078-0084
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Gnaeus Julius Agricola Biography and Timeline
Follow Gnaeus Julius Agricola through 9 dated historical records for Roman Empire.
Gnaeus Julius Agricola, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
9Distinct records
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78–84Years on this page
78
Rebellion of Ordovices in Britain by nearly exterminating them
Subdues a rebellion by the Ordovices in Britain by nearly exterminating them. Curbs many execess of Roman rule in Britain & Britons start adopting Roman habits
Rebellion of Rebels in Anglesey
Agricola captures Anglesey
Invasion of Great Britain
Agricola begins the campaign to subdue northern Britain
Role range: 0078-0085
80
Invasion of Great Britain
Conquers territory as far North as the Forth & Clyde
Role range: 0078-0085
81
Rebellion of Rebels in York
A Legion 1st settles at York
82
Rebellion of Rebels in River Clyde
Agricola extends Roman rule as far north as the Forth & the Clyde
83
Invasion of Scotland
Invades Scotland & reaches the Highlands
Role range: 0078-0084
84
Battle of Mons Graupius
Wishes to extend the border to the Tay but faced by 30,000 Caledonians under Calgacus. Defeats the Celts but most escape & remain a threat to the northern border
Role range: 0074-0078
Records, sources and methodology
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