71

Centuries:	1st century BC - 1st century - 2nd century
Decades:	40s 50s 60s - 70s - 80s 90s 100s
Years:	68 69 70 - 71 - 72 73 74

This article is about the year 71. For other uses, see 71 (number).

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Year 71 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar.

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The Romans establish a fortress at York (Eboracum), as a base for their northern forces. Initially established solely for the legion IX Hispania, expansion later includes public housing, baths and temples.
Potillius Cerealis, governor of Britain, puts down a revolt by the Brigantes.
Vespasian and Nerva are Roman Consuls.
Potillius Cerealis defeats Claudius Civilis at the Battle of Treves, thus quelling the Batavian rebellion.
Titus is made praetorian praefect and receives pro-consular command and also tribunician power, all of which indicates that Vespasian will follow the hereditary tradition of succession.

Reign of Rabel II, king of Nabataea. He makes Bostra, Syria, his second capital.