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    Quintus Petillius Cerialis

    Son-in-law of emperor Vespasian

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  1. Quintus Petillius Cerialis Caesius Rufus (c. AD 30 — after AD 83), otherwise known as Quintus Petillius Cerialis, was a Roman general and administrator who served in Britain during Boudica's rebellion and went on to participate in the civil wars after the death of Nero.

  2. Feb 24, 2022 · Quintus Petilius Cerialis Caesius Rufus (born ca. 30 died after 83) was a Roman general and administrator who served in Britain during Boudica's rebellion and who went on to participate in the civil wars after the death of Nero. He later defeated the rebellion of Julius Civilis and returned to Britain as its governor.

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  4. Quintus Petillius Cerialis: Roman general, son-in-law of the emperor Vespasian, suppressed the Batavian revolt (70). Quintus Petillius Cerialis Cesius Rufus was probably born in Umbria in Italy. It is possible that he was the son of a senator named Petilius Rufus, who accused a friend of the Roman prince Germanicus in 28.

  5. Quintus Petillius Cerialis – Governor of Britannia from 71 to 73/4 AD. But when Britain with the rest of the world was recovered by Vespasian, generals became great, armies excellent, and the enemy’s hopes languished. And Petillius Cerialis at once struck terror into their hearts by invading the commonwealth of the Brigantes, which is said ...

  6. Quintus Petillius Cerialis: Strength; Depending on definition of loyalty: One Batavi ala and eight cohorts; 5,000+ Batavi (mostly cavalry) Two defecting Roman legions; 10,000; Varying support from other tribes; likely thousands; Total: 5,000–20,000: Initially: Four Roman legions and attempted reinforcements; 10,000–15,000+ Later: Eight ...

  7. Nov 28, 2011 · Batavian revolt was a rebellion of the Batavians against the Romans in 69-70 CE. After initial successes by their commander Julius Civilis, the Batavians were ultimately defeated by the Roman general Quintus Petillius Cerialis.

  8. Overview. Quintus Petillius Cerialis. Roman governor of Britain. Quick Reference. Was governor of Britain 71–73/4. Probably originating from Umbria, Cerialis is first attested in Britain as legate of legio IX Hispana during the Boudiccan revolt. Attempting to stem the rising ... From: Petillius Cerialis in The Oxford Companion to British History »