The Empire
Boudica
She was a queen in Britain who fought the Romans.
Years. Died in AD 60 or 61. Birth year unknown.
Not from the city of Rome
We are not sure. We do not know her birth year or exactly how she died. The revolt is dated AD 60 or 61.
Three short facts
- 1She led the Iceni people in eastern Britain.
- 2Roman officials treated her family cruelly.
- 3Her army burned towns, then lost to the legions.
The story
Boudica rose up after Roman rulers harmed her and her daughters.
Many Britons joined her.
London was burned.
A Roman army finally defeated her.
She died soon after.
Britain stayed Roman.