71

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Table of contents

1 Events 2 Births 3 Deaths

Events

• The Romans establish a fortress at York (Eboracum), as a base for their northern forces. Initially established solely for the 9th legion, expansion later included public housing, baths and temples.
• Potillius Cerealis, governor of Britain, puts down a revolt by the Brigantes.
• Vespasian and Nerva are Roman Consuls.
• Mithraism begins to spread throughout the Roman Empire.