Suffect Consulship
Ostorius Scapula serves as suffect consul before taking command in Roman Britain.
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Ostorius Biography and Timeline
Follow Ostorius through 24 dated historical records for Roman Empire.
Ostorius, historical timeline
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47
Governor of Britain
Ostorius Scapula succeeds Aulus Plautius as Roman governor of Britain in the winter of 47.
Appointment as Governor
Claudius appoints Ostorius Scapula governor of Britain after the governorship of Aulus Plautius.
Counterattack on Raiders
Ostorius launches a rapid counterattack against British raiders who expect the new governor to remain inactive during winter.
Disarmament Order
Ostorius orders the disarmament of peoples in areas that Roman authorities consider pacified.
Winter Arrival in Britain
Ostorius arrives in Britain during the winter and immediately faces attacks on Roman-controlled territory.
48
Campaign against the Deceangli
Ostorius campaigns against the Deceangli in north Wales before unrest elsewhere forces him to redirect his forces.
Frontier Camp System
Ostorius strengthens a line of Roman military positions intended to secure conquered territory and support western expansion.
Advance toward Wales
Ostorius pushes Roman operations westward toward Wales after stabilizing the southeastern province.
Battle against the Iceni
Ostorius defeats Iceni forces after resistance to Roman disarmament and control develops into open fighting.
Iceni Revolt
Ostorius suppresses an Iceni revolt triggered by Roman demands affecting arms and political autonomy.
49
Camulodunum Veteran Colony
Ostorius establishes a Roman veteran colony at Camulodunum to strengthen control of southeastern Britain.
Legion XX Redeployed
Ostorius redeploys Roman forces westward as Camulodunum changes from a legionary base into a veteran colony.
Brigantian Disturbance
A disturbance among the Brigantes forces Ostorius to interrupt his western operations and redirect troops northward.
Brigantian Revolt Suppressed
Ostorius suppresses Brigantian unrest and restores the alliance with Queen Cartimandua's faction.
Deceangli Campaign
Ostorius attacks the Deceangli of north Wales and advances toward the western coast.
Western Frontier Consolidation
Ostorius strengthens Roman positions toward the Severn and Welsh frontier while preparing further campaigns against resisting tribes.
50
Campaign against the Silures
Ostorius directs sustained Roman operations against the Silures, who resist Roman control in south Wales.
51
Campaign against the Ordovices
Ostorius campaigns in Ordovician territory, where Caractacus prepares a major defensive battle.
Capture of Caractacus Family
Roman forces under Ostorius capture members of Caractacus's family after the British defeat.
Silurian Counterattacks
The Silures continue attacking Roman units after Caractacus is captured, preventing Ostorius from completing the conquest of Wales.
Triumphal Ornaments
Claudius awards Ostorius triumphal ornaments for the defeat and capture of Caractacus.
Victory over Caractacus
Ostorius defeats the army led by Caractacus in a decisive battle in Wales.
52
Death in Office
Ostorius dies while still governor of Britain after years of difficult campaigning against western tribes.
Records, sources and methodology
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