83 CE

Possible date of the Battle of Mons Graupius (AD 83 or 84): According to Tacitus, 10,000 Britons and 360 Romans are killed. Possible date that Demetrius of Tarsus visits an island in the Hebrides populated by holy men, possibly druids. In Rome, the castration of slaves is prohibited.

In the 80s, the 1st century.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • Emperor Domitian fights the Chatti, a Germanic tribe. His victory allows the construction of fortifications (Limes) along the Rhine-frontier.source
  • Domitian is, again, also a Roman Consul.source

Exploration & Expansion

  • Possible date that Demetrius of Tarsus visits an island in the Hebrides populated by holy men, possibly druids.source

Technology & Infrastructure

  • The Roman fort Inchtuthil is built in Scotland.source

Health & Medicine

  • In Rome, the castration of slaves is prohibited.source

Births

  • Vibia Sabina, Roman empress (died c. 136)source

Deaths

  • Possible date of the Battle of Mons Graupius (AD 83 or 84): According to Tacitus, 10,000 Britons and 360 Romans are killed.source
  • Marcus Pompeius Silvanus, Roman politiciansource
  • Pomponia Graecina, Roman noblewomansource