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Roman Conquest of Britain

43 CE – 84 CE

Emperor Claudius launched the invasion of Britain in 43 AD, establishing Roman control that would last nearly four centuries.

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First century AD invasion of Britain by the Romans

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Conflict · Europe

Roman Conquest of Britain

43 CE – 84 CE

Emperor Claudius launched the invasion of Britain in 43 AD, establishing Roman control that would last nearly four centuries. Resistance included Caratacus's guerrilla campaign, Boudicca's devastating revolt that burned London, and the Caledonian campaigns under Agricola.

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