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One reasons that Emperor Claudius invaded Britain was that he wanted to prove himself and secure his thrown. He also wanted to control the trade route.

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Where did Roman Emperor Claudius invade Britain?

he dint he died


When did emperor Claudius first invade?

If you mean Britain, in AD 43


Who is the first Roman emperor to invade Britain and why didn't he stay?

Julius Caesar raided Britain, but he was not emperor. Claudius led the invasion and conquest


What countries did emperor Claudius invade?

The emperor Claudius was not known as a military man. In order to boost his military reputation an "invasion" of Britain was staged. In reality, Britain had experienced Roman presence for many, many years previous to Claudius' arrival.


In what year did Claudius invade Britain?

Claudius invaded Britain in 43 AD.


When did emporer Claudius 1st invade Britain?

Claudius officially conquered Britain in 43 Ad.


When did claudius invade Britain?

Britain was invaded when Rome was an empire


When Claudius first invade Britain?

Claudius first invaded in 43 AD.


When did the emperora Claudius invade Britain?

Claudius arrived in Britain in all his splendor and took possession of Britain in 43 AD.


What was one of the reasons that ancient Roman Emperor Claudius was able to afford the costly invasion of Britain and also undertake huge public works projects?

The roman Emperor Claudius could invade Britain and undertake public works projects because Britain was wealthy, and many slaves were brought back to Rome.


When did emporer Claudius invade Britain?

43 AD


Why did the Roman Emperor need Britain?

The emperor Claudius was advised to "invade" Britain mainly as a publicity stunt in order to hype up his military abilities. Every Roman emperor, or public official, for that matter, was expected to have some military background. Claudius had none. The invasion and subjugation of (an almost subdued) Britain was just the thing to impress the folks back home.