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71 CE

The Romans establish a fortress at York (Eboracum), as a base for their northern forces. Initially established solely for Legio IX Hispana, it expands later to include public housing, baths and temples. Mithraism begins to spread throughout the Roman Empire. Reign of Rabel II, king of Nabataea. He makes Bostra, Syria, his second capital.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • Titus is made praetorian prefect of the Praetorian Guard and receives pro-consular command and also tribunician power, all of which indicates that Vespasian will follow the hereditary tradition of succession.source

Conflict & Security

  • Herodium, a Jewish fortress south of Jerusalem, is conquered and destroyed by Legio X Fretensis on their way to Masada.source
  • Battle of Treves: Cerialis defeats Claudius Civilis, thus quelling the Batavian rebellion.source
  • Titus is awarded with a triumph, accompanied by Vespasian and his brother Titus Flavius Domitian. In the parade are Jewish prisoners and treasures of the Temple of Jerusalem, including the Menorah and the Pentateuch. The leader of the Zealots, Simon Bar Giora, is lashed and strangled in the Forum.source
  • Reign of Rabel II, king of Nabataea. He makes Bostra, Syria, his second capital.source
  • Battle of Stanwick: Quintus Petillius Cerialis, governor of Britain, puts down a revolt by the Brigantes.source

Exploration & Expansion

  • Doncaster is founded by Roman settlers. The area was originally known as Danum.source
  • The Romans establish a fortress at York (Eboracum), as a base for their northern forces. Initially established solely for Legio IX Hispana, it expands later to include public housing, baths and temples.source

Religion & Belief

  • Emperors Vespasian and Marcus Cocceius Nerva are Roman Consuls.source

Health & Medicine

  • Mithraism begins to spread throughout the Roman Empire.source

Births

  • Chadae, Korean king of Goguryeo (d. 165)source

Deaths

  • Liu Ying, Chinese prince of the Han Dynasty who converted to Buddhismsource