Historical events in 78

5 historical records

78 · Roman Empire · Government · Government of Roman Empire · Gnaeus Julius Agricola

Governor

Appointed Governor of Britain

78 · Roman Empire · House · House of 5 Good Emperors · Marcus Ulpius Trajan

Quaestorship

Trajan advances through the senatorial career and probably serves as quaestor around 78.

78 · Roman Empire · Warfare · Roman Empire-Britain War · Gnaeus Julius Agricola

Reballion 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

78 · Roman Empire · Anglesey · Warfare · Roman Empire-Britain War · Gnaeus Julius Agricola

Reballion of Rebels in Anglesey

Agricola captures Anglesey

78 · Roman Empire · Warfare · Roman Empire-Britain War · Gnaeus Julius Agricola

Invasion of Great Britain

Agricola begins the campaign to subdue northern Britain