Fact 1
Gnaeus Julius Agricola was born on 13 July 40 AD in southern France, then part of the Roman Empire, into a high-ranking family.
Fact 2
As governor of Britain, he conquered large areas of northern England, Scotland and Wales.
Fact 3
His life is well known to us today because his son-in-law, the historian Tacitus, wrote a detailed biography of him which survives.
Augustus was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in 14 AD.
was a Roman general, statesman, Consul and notable author of Latin prose.
was the Prefect of the Seine Department in France, who was chosen by the Emperor Napoleon III to carry out a massive program of new boulevards, parks and public works in Paris, commonly called Haussmann's renovation of Paris
is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain (now officially known as the United Kingdom).
Is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.
was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the latter stages of the French Revolution and its associated wars in Europe.
Is an automobile manufacturer in Britain and is known to focus on four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Was an English playwright, writer and literary critic.
Is situated in the Horn of Africa on the easternmost edge of Africa with the Indian Ocean to the east, Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, Yemen across the Gulf of Aden to the north and Kenya to the southwest