Tiberius Claudius Paulinus facts for kids

Tiberius Claudius Paulinus was an important Roman general and leader who lived a long time ago, in the early 200s AD. He held many important jobs in the Roman Empire, especially in places like Britain and Gaul (which is modern-day France).

Paulinus's Amazing Career Journey

We know a lot about Paulinus's career because of special stone writings found in Britain. These writings tell us about his cursus honorum, which was like a step-by-step path of important jobs a Roman leader would take.

Early Steps in Britain

Paulinus started his career as a legatus, which means he was the commander of a Roman army group called Legio II Augusta. This army was stationed at a place called Caerleon in Britain.

Governing in Gaul

After his time in Britain, Paulinus moved to Gaul. He became a governor, first as a proconsul for the region of Gallia Narbonensis around 216 to 217 AD. This was a very important job! Soon after, around 218 AD, he became the governor of another large area called Gallia Lugdunensis. This was an "imperial province," meaning the emperor himself chose its governor.

Return to Roman Britain

Paulinus returned to Roman Britain in 220 AD. Here, he served as the governor of Britannia Inferior. This shows he was a trusted and experienced leader, moving between different parts of the vast Roman Empire.

A Popular Roman Leader

Paulinus was quite popular, even with people who usually didn't get along with the Romans! While he was away governing Gaul, a local tribe in Britain called the Silures did something very special. They set up a monument, known as the Marble of Thorigny, just for him. This was unusual because the Silures were often against Roman rule.

The monument even included a letter Paulinus had sent to his friend, Sennius Sollemnis. This shows how much he was respected. By 221 AD, another leader named Marius Valerianus took over Paulinus's role in Britain.