Opposition to Ostorius
Caractacus remains the most prominent British resistance leader as Ostorius Scapula assumes command in Britain.
Historical events in 47
17 historical records
Western Resistance
Caractacus continues resistance to Roman expansion from western Britain as Ostorius Scapula begins his governorship.
Aeneas Tragedy
Publius Pomponius composes a tragedy titled Aeneas, one of the works associated with his literary reputation.
Dispute with Seneca
Ancient literary tradition records disagreements between Publius Pomponius and Seneca about questions of language and dramatic style.
Dramatic Writing
Publius Pomponius is recognized as a prominent writer of Latin tragedy during the reign of Claudius.
Theatrical Controversy
A theatrical audience jeers verses by Publius Pomponius, prompting Claudius to criticize the crowd's treatment of the senator and playwright.
Censorship
Claudius serves as censor with Lucius Vitellius and conducts a census and senatorial review.
Secular Games
Claudius celebrates the Secular Games in Rome in 47, marking the traditional antiquity of the city.
Death of Rufrius Pollio
Executed by Claudius
Execution of Pollio
Executed by Claudius
Governor of Britain
Ostorius Scapula succeeds Aulus Plautius as Roman governor of Britain in the winter of 47.
Legate
Appointed legate for Germania inferior
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.
Invasion of Great Britain
Returns to Rome & receives an ovation for his conquests in Britain. Drives Caractacus into south Wales, from where he leads occasional border raids