Aulus Plautius Given British Command
Claudius assigns Aulus Plautius command of the four-legion invasion force sent to conquer Britain.
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43 in Roman Empire
Explore 20 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 43.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 43
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Capture of Camulodunum
Captures Camulodunon, capital of Cunobelinos
Capture of Lycia
Captures Lycia
Governor
Appointed Governor of Britain
Invasion of Britain
Claudius launches the Roman invasion of Britain in 43 under the command of Aulus Plautius.
Invasion of Britain
Commands the main Roman invasion force in Britain.
Invasion of Great Britain
Helps persuade Emperor Claudius to invade Britain
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)
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
Invasion of Great Britain
Accompanies Claudius on his British campaign
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
Journey to Britain
Claudius travels to Britain after the initial Roman victories and joins the campaign for a short period.
Rebellion of Rebels in Medway
Overcomes resistance from Caractacus at the Medway
Rebellion of Rebels in Silchester
Lands near Southampton, marches to Winchester & then to Silchester to engage the enemy
Roman Advance Into Hertfordshire
The invasion army commanded by Aulus Plautius brought southern Britain under Roman military pressure, paving the way for development of Verulamium.
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)
Submission at Camulodunum
Claudius receives the submission of British rulers after Roman forces reach Camulodunum.
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