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Maewyn Succat – Patricius – St. Patrick.

Following his conquest of Gaul, Julius Caesar led two legions to Britain in 55 BC, in 54 BC he returned with five legions believing the land to be rich in silver. Caesar’s expeditions had limited success and it wasn’t until 43 AD that Claudius established a stronger presence which would continue to grow for twoContinue reading “Maewyn Succat – Patricius – St. Patrick.”