Master of Rome
Appointed Master of Rome after the assassination of Vitellius
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70 in Roman Empire
Explore 14 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 70.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 70
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January
Master of Rome
Appointed Master of Rome after the assassination of Vitellius
Rebellion of Civilis in Germania
Sends troops to crush the uprising led by Civilis in Germania
October
Battle of Rigodulum
Defeats the Batavian auxiliaries
Rebellion of Batavian auxiliaries in Gaul
Sent to crush the revolt of the Batavian auxiliaries in Gaul
Other events (month unknown)
Abdication
Fails to force Vitellius to abdicate
Battle of Masada
Inflicts heavy losses on the Judean rebels
Consul
Appointed Consul, 1st term
Death of Flavius Sabinus
Executed at Vitellius feet by soldiers who refuse to his abidication
Execution of Sabinus
Executed at Vitellius feet by soldiers who refuse to his abidication
Rebellion of Civilis
Sent to the Rhineland to deal with the rebellion of Civilis
Rebellion of Rebels in Stanwick
The Governor of Britain attacks Ventius at Stanwick & defeats the Brigantes
Siege of Jerusalem
Jerusalem is destroyed after a 2 year siege when the Romans massacre thousands
Verulamium Civic Life Revives
During the Flavian period Verulamium resumed its role as a Roman provincial community and acquired new urban structures.
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