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This article is about the year 71. For other uses, see 71 (number).

Events

By place

Roman Empire

• The Romans establish a fortress at York (Eboracum), as a base for their northern forces. Initially established solely for the legion IX Hispania, expansion later included public housing, baths and temples.
• Potillius Cerealis, governor of Britain, puts down a revolt by the Brigantes.
• Vespasian and Nerva are Roman Consuls.
• Potillius Cerealis defeats Claudius Civilis at the Battle of Treves, thus quelling the Batavian rebellion.
• Titus is made preatorian praefect and receives pro-consular command and also tribunician power, all of which indicated that Vespasian would follow the hereditary tradition of succession.

Asia

• Reign of Rabel II, king of Nabataea. He makes Bostra, Syria, his second capital.

By topic

Arts and Sciences

• Use of locks with keys of clever design begins in Rome.

Religion

• Mithraism begins to spread throughout the Roman Empire.

Births

Deaths

 

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