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Legio IX Hispana ("9th Hispanian Legion"), [1] also written as Legio VIIII Hispana, [2] was a legion of the Imperial Roman army that existed from the 1st century BC until at least AD 120. The legion fought in various provinces of the late Roman Republic and early Roman Empire.
IX Hispana (The "Spanish Legion") — was one of the oldest and most feared units in the Roman army. Raised by Pompey in 65 BC, it fought victorious campaigns across the Empire, from Gaul to Africa, Sicily to Spain and Germania to Britain.
16 lip 2021 · A Ninth Legion served under Caesar during his time as governor of Further Spain (Hispania Ulterior) and later in both his Gallic Wars and against Pompey in the Civil Wars. It was during the legion’s time under Caesar that it initiated a mutiny, and it almost cost the Ninth its existence.
17 lis 2021 · At this point, the legion disappears from history, of course, in Britain. There are many theories that suggest what might have happened next. IX is completely wrecked somewhere on the frontier of Britain and has not been opened.
25 maj 2024 · In 43 AD, the Ninth Legion was among the four legions that Emperor Claudius sent to invade Britain. The legion played a significant role in the conquest and consolidation of the new province, constructing infrastructure such as the legionary fortress at Lincoln (Lindum).
22 mar 2021 · After a number of years fighting around Europe, the Ninth was sent to Britain in 43 AD, where it took part to the Roman conquest under the rule of Emperor Claudius. Here, history tells us, the legion suffered deadly losses against Boudicca’s rebels in 60-61 AD.
Legio IX Hispana, a notable Roman legion, participated in campaigns with Julius Caesar in Gaul and against Pompey during the Civil Wars. Subsequently, it joined forces with Augustus in the Cantabrian Wars. This legion was also part of the four that Emperor Claudius brought along for the 43 CE conquest of Britain.
