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Roman Empire - Britannia (125 AD)
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Conflict Europe

Boudica's Revolt

60 CE – 61 CE · 1 year

Queen Boudica of the Iceni led a devastating revolt against Roman occupation, burning Camulodunum, Londinium, and Verulamium. The uprising killed an estimated 70,000 Romans and Britons before the legions crushed the rebellion.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Iceni & allied British tribes
  • Roman Empire

Key moments

Defining events in the Boudica's Revolt.

  1. 60 AD Sack of Camulodunum (Colchester)
  2. 60 AD Burning of Londinium
  3. 61 AD Battle of Watling Street

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