Advance toward Wales
Ostorius pushes Roman operations westward toward Wales after stabilizing the southeastern province.
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Battle against the Iceni
Ostorius defeats Iceni forces after resistance to Roman disarmament and control develops into open fighting.
Campaign against the Deceangli
Ostorius campaigns against the Deceangli in north Wales before unrest elsewhere forces him to redirect his forces.
Execution of Messalina
Claudius authorizes the execution of his wife Messalina after a political crisis involving Gaius Silius.
Execution of Silius
Is executed after marrying Messalina.
Fall of Messalina
Is executed after a scandal involving Gaius Silius.
Friendship with Pliny the Elder
Publius Pomponius becomes a friend of Pliny the Elder, who later writes a biography of him.
Frontier Camp System
Ostorius strengthens a line of Roman military positions intended to secure conquered territory and support western expansion.
Gallic Senators Speech
Claudius argues before the Senate for admitting qualified provincial elites from Gaul to higher Roman office.
Iceni Revolt
Ostorius suppresses an Iceni revolt triggered by Roman demands affecting arms and political autonomy.
Owner of Gracchan Manuscripts
Pliny reports that Publius Pomponius possessed manuscripts said to preserve the handwriting of the Gracchi.
Procurator
Appointed Procurator of Judea
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