Emperor Claudius
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 2.2.2
Emperor Claudius
Who was Claudius?
- Claudius was the emperor of Rome from AD 41 until AD 54.
- He had slight deafness and a limp.
- Claudius became emperor out of the blue when his nephew was killed.
Invasion of Britain
- Claudius invaded Britain to prove his worth as emperor.
- The invasion was in the year AD 42.
- Conquering Britain would bring land, booty and natural resources to Rome.
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