The famous Roman general who invaded Britain in 43 AD was Aulus Plautius. As the commander of the Roman invasion forces under Emperor Claudius, Plautius successfully led the assault that resulted in the establishment of Roman rule in parts of Britain. His military campaigns included crucial battles against local tribes, culminating in the significant capture and incorporation of an area that eventually became the Roman province of Britannia. Plautius's efforts marked the beginning of nearly four centuries of Roman influence in Britain, shaping the region's culture, infrastructure, and governance.