Battle of Medway
Killed as his forces withdraw after Battle with the Romans in Medway
Historical events in 43
30 historical records
Death of Togodumnos
Death of Togodumnos, in battle against the Romans
Battle of the Medway
Caractacus and Togodumnus resist the Roman invasion at the River Medway but are defeated by Aulus Plautius's army.
Death of Togodumnus
Caractacus continues resistance after his brother Togodumnus dies during the opening phase of the Roman conquest.
Loss of Camulodunum
Roman forces seize Camulodunum, the principal center of Catuvellaunian power, after breaking organized resistance in southeastern Britain.
Mobilization against Roman Invasion
Caractacus helps organize tribal resistance when the Roman invasion fleet arrives in Britain in 43.
Resistance at the Thames
After the Medway battle, Caractacus's forces continue resisting the Roman advance near the River Thames.
Retreat after the Medway
After defeat at the Medway, Caractacus withdraws westward as Roman forces continue their advance across southern Britain.
Rome-Britain War
Caractacus and Togodumnus lead British resistance when Claudius sends four legions under Aulus Plautius to invade Britain.
Rome-Britain War
Makes an alliance with the invading Roman forces & becomes a puppet King
Rome-Britain War
Defeated by General Plautius causing the Dobunni to surrender to the Romans
Governor
Appointed Governor of Britain
Aulus Plautius Given British Command
Claudius assigns Aulus Plautius command of the four-legion invasion force sent to conquer Britain.
Invasion of Britain
Claudius launches the Roman invasion of Britain in 43 under the command of Aulus Plautius.
Journey to Britain
Claudius travels to Britain after the initial Roman victories and joins the campaign for a short period.
Submission at Camulodunum
Claudius receives the submission of British rulers after Roman forces reach Camulodunum.
Invasion of Britain
Commands the main Roman invasion force in Britain.
Reballion of Rebels in Medway
Overcomes resistance from Caractacus at the Medway
Reballion of Rebels in Silchester
Lands near Southampton, marches to Winchester & then to Silchester to engage the enemy
Invasion of Great Britain
Helps persuade Emperor Claudius to invade Britain
Invasion of Great Britain
Accompanies Claudius on his British campaign
Invasion of Great Britain
Invades Britain under orders from Emperor Claudius. Hillforts are constructed throughout Britain but 11 King's support the Romans
Invasion of Great Britain
Invading forces under Plautius land in Kent with 4 legions, a force of 50,000
Capture of Camulodunum
Captures Camulodunon, capital of Cunobelinos
Capture of Lycia
Captures Lycia
Invasion of Great Britain
Invades Britain after the successors to Cunobelinus refuse to pay homage to Rome
Invasion of Great Britain
Presides over a ceremony in Colchester to celebrate the capture of South East Britain. England becomes the Roman province Britannia, its capital at Camulodunum (Colchester)
Rule of Great Britain
Presides over a ceremony in Colchester to celebrate the capture of South East Britain. England becomes the Roman province Britannia, its capital at Camulodunum (Colchester)
Invasion of Great Britain
Rescues his father Claudius when he is surrounded by enemy Britons. Assists in the invasion of Britain 43-44
Invasion of Great Britain
Helps General Plautius defeat the Britons