Revolt of the Batavi

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Revolt of the Batavi took place in the Roman province of Germania Inferior (S. Netherlands) between 69 and 70 AD. It was an uprising against Roman rule by the Batavians (Latin: Batavi) and other tribes in the province and in Gaul. Under the leadership of their hereditary prince Gaius Julius Civilis, an auxiliary officer in the Roman army, the Batavi managed to destroy two legions and inflict humiliating defeats on the Roman army. After their initial successes, a massive Roman army led by Quintus Petillius Cerialis eventually defeated them. Following peace talks, the situation was normalized, but the Batavians had to cope with humiliating conditions and a legion stationed permanently on their territory.