Brigantian Disturbance
A disturbance among the Brigantes forces Ostorius to interrupt his western operations and redirect troops northward.
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49 in Roman Empire
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Historical records for Roman Empire in 49
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Brigantian Revolt Suppressed
Ostorius suppresses Brigantian unrest and restores the alliance with Queen Cartimandua's faction.
Camulodunum Veteran Colony
Ostorius establishes a Roman veteran colony at Camulodunum to strengthen control of southeastern Britain.
Death of Lollia Paulina
Death of Lollia Paulina, suicide
Death of Messallina
Death of Messallina, Claudius's wife
Deceangli Campaign
Ostorius attacks the Deceangli of north Wales and advances toward the western coast.
Execution of Lollia Paulina
Forced to commit suicide by Agrippina
Legion XX Redeployed
Ostorius redeploys Roman forces westward as Camulodunum changes from a legionary base into a veteran colony.
Literary Reputation
Publius Pomponius acquires a reputation as one of the leading tragic poets of his generation.
Marriage to Agrippina
Claudius marries his niece Agrippina the Younger after the Senate permits the union.
Marriage to Claudius
Marries Claudius and advances Nero’s prospects.
Rebellion of Rebels in Colchester
Founds Colchester, the 1st city in Britain
Recall of Seneca
Claudius recalls Seneca from exile, and Seneca becomes an important tutor to Nero.
Seneca Becomes Tutor
Seneca is recalled from exile and becomes one of Nero's principal tutors and advisers.
Suicide
Forced to commit suicide by Agrippina. Death of Lollia Paulina, suicide
Verulamium Gains Municipium Status
Verulamium received the status of a Roman municipium around this time, giving its inhabitants an important form of civic organisation.
Western Frontier Consolidation
Ostorius strengthens Roman positions toward the Severn and Welsh frontier while preparing further campaigns against resisting tribes.
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