Title
Caractacus, King of the Britons
Caption
Caractacus or Caratacus (active 51 AD) King of the Britons. Other versions of his name a Caradoc or Caradawg. British hero who resisted Roman invasion in 43. Finally defeated near Shrewsbury, Shropshire in 51, and taken to Rome as a prisoner, shown in front of Emperor Claudius . Died in captivity. From "The Imperial History of England" by Theophilus Camden (London, 1832).
Engraving.
Date
1832
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009691P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
26,8Mb (2,9Mb) / 8,8in x 11,8in / 2644 x 3543 (300dpi)