48 CE
Gallic nobles are admitted to the Roman Senate. Claudius grants the rights of citizenship to the Aedui. According to Christian tradition, Martha travels to Avignon. Publius Ostorius Scapula, governor of Britain, announces his intention to disarm all Britons south and east of the Trent and Severn. The Iceni, an independent, allied kingdom within that area, revolt but are defeated. Ostorius then moves against the Deceangli in north Wales, but is forced to abandon the campaign to deal with a revolt among the allied Brigantes.
In the 40s, the 1st century.
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
- Mobon becomes ruler of the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo.source
- Gallic nobles are admitted to the Roman Senate. Claudius grants the rights of citizenship to the Aedui.source
- Emperor Guang Wu of Han, restores Chinese domination of Inner Mongolia. The Xiongnu are made confederates and guard the Northern border of the empire.source
Conflict & Security
- Publius Ostorius Scapula, governor of Britain, announces his intention to disarm all Britons south and east of the Trent and Severn. The Iceni, an independent, allied kingdom within that area, revolt but are defeated. Ostorius then moves against the Deceangli in north Wales, but is forced to abandon the campaign to deal with a revolt among the allied Brigantes.source
Exploration & Expansion
Religion & Belief
- Emperor Claudius invests Agrippa II with the office of superintendent of the Temple in Jerusalem.source
Culture & Society
- After the execution of his wife Messalina, Claudius gets senatorial approval to marry his niece, Agrippina the Younger.source