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Legio IX Hispana ("9th Spanish Legion"), also written as Legio VIIII Hispana, was a legion of the Imperial Roman army that existed from the 1st century BC until at least 120 AD. The legion fought in various provinces of the late Roman Republic and early Roman Empire.
Mar 16, 2011 · One of the most enduring legends of Roman Britain concerns the disappearance of the Ninth Legion. The theory that 5,000 of Rome's finest soldiers were lost in the swirling mists of Caledonia, as...
The Ninth Legion, also known as Legio IX Hispana, was a renowned unit of the Roman army that was stationed in Britain during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD. However, by the third century AD, the Ninth Legion had disappeared without a trace, leading to countless theories and speculations about their fate.
Oct 15, 2018 · Northern Britain in 82 AD, amid Agricola’s campaign. Some believe Agricola had stationed the Ninth at Inchtuthil or at the nearby fort of Pinnata Castra when it diced with death. Stationed in a turf and timber fort, the Ninth Legion were surprised by the Caledonians in a night assault.
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Legio IX Hispania, or the Spanish Ninth Legion, stamped its name in history when it apparently disappeared off the face of the earth in the 2nd century AD. Various theories surround the fate of the Ninth, which vanished from Roman records after AD 120.
Jul 16, 2021 · In 22 CE, the Ninth Legion, as a whole, would serve under Cornelius Scipio against Tacfarinas in a successful attack, driving them back into the desert. With the war near an end, Legio IX was sent home.
Dec 16, 2021 · The Ninth Legion, led by Petillius Cerialis, is ambushed by the forces of the rebel Queen Boudica while hurrying to rescue the besieged Roman town of Colchester. The infantry are wiped out. Only the officers, including Cerialis himself, manage to escape with the cavalry.
