Governor78
Appointed Governor of Britain
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Gnaeus Julius Agricola Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Gnaeus Julius Agricola, based on 9 World History Database records associated with Roman Empire.
9 records78–848 events4 places
Chronological biography
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Invasion of Great Britain78
Agricola begins the campaign to subdue northern Britain
Reballion of Ordovices in Britain by nearly exterminating them78
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
Reballion of Rebels in Anglesey78
Agricola captures Anglesey
80
Invasion of Great Britain80
Conquers territory as far North as the Forth & Clyde
81
Reballion of Rebels in York81
A Legion 1st settles at York
82
Reballion of Rebels in River Clyde82
Agricola extends Roman rule as far north as the Forth & the Clyde
83
Invasion of Scotland83
Invades Scotland & reaches the Highlands
84
Battle of Mons Graupius84
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
Titles and roles
Commander of British Legions · Governor of Britain
Record provenance
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