Togodumnus

historical British leader

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association with Cunobelinus

  • In Cunobelinus

    …two other sons, Caratacus and Togodumnus, displayed the hostility toward Rome that gave the emperor Claudius an excuse to impose Roman rule on the island.

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role in Roman Britain

  • United Kingdom
    In United Kingdom: The conquest

    The British under Togodumnus and Caratacus, sons and successors of Cunobelinus, were taken by surprise and defeated. They retired to defend the Medway crossing near Rochester but were again defeated in a hard battle. The way to Camulodunum lay open, but Plautius halted at the Thames to await…

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