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Publius Ostorius Scapula

Roman diplomat and general

b. 1 CE – d. 52 CE World The Atlantic Lands

Publius Ostorius Scapula (died 52) is a Roman statesman and general who governed Britain from 47 until his death, and was responsible for the defeat and capture of Caratacus.

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Moran, J. (2017). Publius Ostorius Scapula. History Atlas. Retrieved 17 September 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/publius-ostorius-scapula/

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