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15 paź 2018 · The question of what happened to the Ninth Legion is one of the great mysteries of history. Its sudden disappearance from all records at the start of the Second Century AD has brought about various theories about its fate, including one that Rosemary Sutcliffe used for her famous novel, ‘The Eagle of the Ninth’.
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).
16 mar 2011 · The disappearance of Rome's Ninth Legion has long baffled historians, but could a brutal ambush have been the event that forged the England-Scotland border?
The Ninth Legion, also known as Legio IX Hispana, was a renowned unit of the Roman army that was stationed in Britain during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD. However, by the third century AD, the Ninth Legion had disappeared without a trace, leading to countless theories and speculations about their fate.
26 maj 2024 · The Ninth Legion, also known as the "Hispana" or "Spanish Legion", was originally raised by Pompey in 65 BC during his campaigns in the Iberian Peninsula. The legion fought for Pompey against Julius Caesar in the Great Roman Civil War, suffering a notable defeat at the Battle of Ilerda in 49 BC.
12 mar 2024 · The story of the 9th Roman Legion, known as Legio IX Hispana, remains one of the most captivating mysteries of ancient military history. This legion, celebrated for its valor and discipline, mysteriously vanished from historical records in the 2nd century AD.
27 lut 2012 · It is easy to understand the appeal of stories surrounding the loss of the Roman Ninth Legion – a disadvantaged band of British warriors inflicting a humiliating defeat upon a well-trained, heavily-armoured professional army.
