Aeneas Tragedy
Publius Pomponius composes a tragedy titled Aeneas, one of the works associated with his literary reputation.
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47 in Roman Empire
Explore 16 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 47.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 47
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Appointment as Governor
Claudius appoints Ostorius Scapula governor of Britain after the governorship of Aulus Plautius.
Caesar Grants Antioch Privileges
Julius Caesar visited Antioch during his eastern reorganisation and is credited in local tradition with granting civic privileges to the city.
Censorship
Claudius serves as censor with Lucius Vitellius and conducts a census and senatorial review.
Counterattack on Raiders
Ostorius launches a rapid counterattack against British raiders who expect the new governor to remain inactive during winter.
Death of Rufrius Pollio
Executed by Claudius
Disarmament Order
Ostorius orders the disarmament of peoples in areas that Roman authorities consider pacified.
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.
Execution of Pollio
Executed by Claudius
Governor of Britain
Ostorius Scapula succeeds Aulus Plautius as Roman governor of Britain in the winter of 47.
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
Legate
Appointed legate for Germania inferior
Secular Games
Claudius celebrates the Secular Games in Rome in 47, marking the traditional antiquity of the city.
Theatrical Controversy
A theatrical audience jeers verses by Publius Pomponius, prompting Claudius to criticize the crowd's treatment of the senator and playwright.
Winter Arrival in Britain
Ostorius arrives in Britain during the winter and immediately faces attacks on Roman-controlled territory.
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