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Publius Ostorius Scapula

d. 52 · 1st century

Publius Ostorius Scapula was Roman governor of Britain from 47 to 52. He tried to disarm the tribes behind the frontier, provoking a revolt of the Iceni in 47, campaigned against the Deceangli and defeated Caratacus in 51. Worn out by the resistance of the Silures, he died in office in 52.

Publius Ostorius Scapula
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