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Civilis, knowing that the Romans will come …
Years: 69 - 69
December
Civilis, knowing that the Romans will come to Castra Vetera, abandons the siege and threatens to attack Moguntiacum.
The Romans are misled and rush to the rescue of their main base in Germania Inferior.
In Moguntiacum, they receive the news of Vespasian's accession to the throne.
Flaccus decides to celebrate the event by distributing a sum of money to the legions, but these legions are historically loyal to Vitellius, their former commander, and this act of generosity is interpreted as an offense.
Flaccus is murdered and his second-in-command deserts, leaving the Roman army in a state of confusion.
Civilis sees his chance and before the Romans know what is happening, his troops besiege Castra Vetera once more.
Locations
People
Groups
- Lingones (Celtic tribe)
- Frisii (East Germanic tribe)
- Chatti (Germanic tribe)
- Batavi (Germanic tribe)
- Bructeri (Germanic tribe)
- Roman Empire (Rome): Julio-Claudian dynasty
Topics
- Classical antiquity
- Pre-Roman Iron Age of Northern Europe
- Roman Age Optimum
- Pax Romana
- Year of the Four Emperors, or Roman Civil War of 68-69
- Batavi, Revolt of the
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Years: 69 - 69
December
Locations
People
Groups
- Lingones (Celtic tribe)
- Frisii (East Germanic tribe)
- Chatti (Germanic tribe)
- Batavi (Germanic tribe)
- Bructeri (Germanic tribe)
- Roman Empire (Rome): Julio-Claudian dynasty
Topics
- Classical antiquity
- Pre-Roman Iron Age of Northern Europe
- Roman Age Optimum
- Pax Romana
- Year of the Four Emperors, or Roman Civil War of 68-69
- Batavi, Revolt of the
Commodoties
Subjects
Regions
Subregions