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Roman Period

Decianus Catus Flees to Gaul 60 AD

60
Middlesex, England
Also known as: Procurator abandons Londinium · Roman administrator flees Boudicca
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Middlesex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Roman administration
Forces
c. 100–200 Roman administrative and security personnel in Londinium.
VS
Victor
Boudicca (morale victory)
Forces
Boudiccan forces
Outcome
Procurator Decianus Catus fled to Gaul as Boudicca approached Londinium; his 200-man force was the only Roman troops in the city
The Battle

History & Significance

The flight of procurator Decianus Catus from Londinium abandoned the city to destruction and demonstrated how completely Roman administrative authority had collapsed in the face of the revolt.

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