Roman Governor,
Suetonius Paulinus,
was in Wales fighting
the Celtic druids, but
marched back to
confront Boudicca
with 10,000 men.
Around AD 60, King
Prasutagus of the Iceni
tribe died. His wife, Queen
Boudicca became the
sole ruler.
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Boudicca was very angry
and rallied the Iceni
and other tribes to rebel
against the Romans.
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The two armies clashed in
a fierce battle. Boudicca’s
warriors were defeated
by a better organised and
well-trained Roman force.
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Over 80,000 Celtic
fighters were killed. No
one knows what became
of Boudicca.There were
no more Celtic rebellions
that challenged
Roman rule.
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A battle took place along
Watling Street. With
100.000 warriors, the
Celts were confident
of victory.
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With her army, Boudicca
attacked and destroyed
the Roman cities of
Colchester, London
and St Albans.
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When the Romans arrived
to take Iceni lands
and wealth, Boudicca
objected. She and her
daughters were badly
treated as punishment.
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