The Empire
Claudius
He was the emperor who made Britain a Roman province.
Years. 10 BC to AD 54
Three short facts
- 1His family once thought he was too awkward to rule.
- 2He wrote histories. Those books are lost.
- 3The army invaded Britain in AD 43.
The story
Claudius was a surprise emperor.
The guard found him after Caligula died.
He took the job.
He was bookish and stubborn.
He wanted a clear military win, so he backed the invasion of Britain and visited the island.