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71 in Roman Empire

Explore 8 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 71.

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Historical records for Roman Empire in 71

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October

October 71

Legate

Cerialis, Quintus · Legate-Britain · Warfare / Military

Appointed Legate in Britain

October 71

Rebellion of Brigantes

Cerialis, Quintus · Legate-Britain · Warfare / Military

Appointed Legate in Britain to crush the rebellion of the Brigantes

Other events (month unknown)

Consul

Nerva, Marcus Cocceius · Rome · Consul of Rome · House / House of 5 Good Emperors

Serves as consul under the Flavian emperors.

Governor

Cerialis, Petillius · Governor of Britain · Government / Government of Roman Empire

Appointed Governor of Britain

Governor

Frontinius, Gnaeus Julius · Governor of Britain · Government / Government of Roman Empire

Appointed Governor of Britain

Rebellion of Rebels in Batavia

Cerialis, Petillius · Treves · Warfare / Military

Suppresses the revolt in Batavia

Rule of Great Britain

Cerialis, Petillius · Consul · Warfare / Military

Sent to Britain to replace the 14th & to restore the garrison of Britain to 4 legions

Rule of Great Britain

Cerialis, Petillius · York · Consul · Warfare / Military

A new fortress is built at York for a new legion

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