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Gnaeus Julius Agricola was a prominent Roman general and politician recognized for his military successes in Britain. He began his career as a military tribune and held various political roles in Rome, such as quaestor and praetor. Agricola supported Vespasian during the Year of the Four Emperors and was appointed as governor of Gallia Aquitania. He later served as consul and governor of Britannia, overseeing the conquest of Wales and northern England. Agricola established forts in Scotland before being called back by Emperor Domitian. He eventually retired from public life and passed away in 93.