Aulus Plautius
Aulus Plautius | |
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At the Home of Aulus Plautius (from an illustration by Piotr Stachiewicz for the novel Quo Vadis) | |
| Suffect Consul of the Roman Empire | |
| In office AD 29 – 29 | |
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| Succeeded by | |
| Governor of Roman Britain | |
| In office AD 43 – 47 | |
| Preceded by | New title |
| Succeeded by | Publius Ostorius Scapula |
| Personal details | |
| Occupation | Ancient Roman politician and general |
| Known for | Beginning the Roman conquest of Britain |
Aulus Plautius was a Roman politician and general of the mid-1st century. He began the Roman conquest of Britain in 43, and became the first governor of the new province, serving from 43 to 46.