ancient roman leaders and battles

creation of rome

509 BCE

The believed mythological date of the creation of Rome, under Romulus and Remus, is 509 BCE

creation of rome

509 BCE

The believed date of the creation of the Roman Republic was 509BCE, by the twins Romulus and Remus

Crassus

86 BCE

Crassus helped the transformation from Republic to Empire, he supported Caesar's political career and put down slave uprising led by Spartacus.

Pompey

61 BCE

Pompey did much to consolidate and enlarge the empire, restoring Roman control over Spain.

Caesar’s Civil War

49 BCE

Julius Caesar and members of the Roman Senate fought each other for a timespan of four years. As a result of the civil war, the Roman Empire was established. Mark Antony and Julius Caesar became rulers over the whole empire.

Marc Antony

43 BCE

Antony was an general under Caesar who took control and ruled Romes eastern provinces. His efforts to control the empire after Caesar's assassination led to his downfall.

Julius Caesar

41 BCE

Caesar used his power to enlarge the Senate, created government reforms and decreased Rome's debt, helping transform the republic to empire.

Tiberius

31 BCE

Augustus

27 BCE

Augustus dramatically shifted power away from democracy and reorganised life throughout the empire.

Battle of Teutoburg Forest

9

One of the empires worst defeats, several germanic tribes fought the empire, annihilating most of their enemy. Six years later, plans to punish the tribes and take the land back were abandoned, leaving the land permanently outside of the Empire.

Tiberius

14

Tiberius was a very successful military leader, strengthening the borders of the empire, along with improving the civil service and restoring the financial status of Rome.

Caligula

36

Caligula

37

Helping to aid those who had been wronged by Tiberius, Caligula abolished certain taxes, improved everyday life things and set in motion the conquest of Britain.

Claudius

41

Claudius made major improvement to Roman's by extending citizenships, increasing privileges for women and brought forth improvements to the judicial system.

Nero

54

Nero lowered taxes and created positive changes to slavery laws, however it was his recreation of Rome after the fire that is most notable

The Battle of Watling Street

61

Following the invasion, Britain had become a roman province. Despite being threatened by defeat, legions managed to recover and eliminating all hostile opposition. The victory at Watling Street secured Roman Britain, allowing Emperor Nero to continue colonisation.

Siege of Masada

73

After Judea rebelled against Rome in 66 CE, it left an impact, resulting the vengeful Roman legions conquered Jerusalem, most being killed or enslaved. Masada was a lesson to everyone who dared to rebel against the Empire.

Hadrian

117

Hadrian oversaw several important building projects such as Hadrian's Wall, which protected the Roman Empire.

Marcus Aurelius

161

Through the Empire's first pandemic, Marcus Aurelius largest accomplishment was holding the Roman's together.

Marcomannic Wars

166

Staring in 166 CE, Danubian limes collapsed under the attack of the Marcomanni tribe, resulting in the barbarians penetrated deep into the Roman Empire’s interior, reaching as far as Greece. In 180, Marcus Aurelius died in the army camp, leaving the Roman Empire to his son who was not interested in pursuing the war, negotiating a peace treaty.

Caracalla

198

While largely known for the construction of the colossal baths, he also gave citizenships to all free inhabitants of the empire.

Constantine

306

Constantine is famously known for making Christianity the main religion of the empire and creation of Constantinople, the most powerful city of the world.