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Vespasian ( / vɛˈspeɪʒ ( i) ən, - ziən /; Latin: Vespasianus [wɛspasiˈaːnʊs]; 17 November AD 9 – 23 June 79) was Roman emperor from 69 to 79. The last emperor to reign in the Year of the Four Emperors, he founded the Flavian dynasty, which ruled the Empire for 27 years.
Jun 20, 2024 · Vespasian was a Roman emperor (ad 69–79) who, though of humble birth, became the founder of the Flavian dynasty after the civil wars that followed Nero’s death in 68. His fiscal reforms and consolidation of the empire generated political stability and a vast Roman building program.
- Vespasian was a Roman emperor (69–79 CE) whose fiscal reforms and consolidation of the empire made his reign a period of political stability and fu...
- Vespasian distinguished himself in the Roman military. In the strife following the death of Nero, Vespasian became the fourth man to rule Rome in a...
- Vespasian was the son of Flavius Sabinus, a Roman knight who had been a tax collector, and Vespasia Polla. He married Flavia Domitilla, who bore hi...
Oct 27, 2012 · Vespasian was Roman emperor from 69 to 79 CE. Vespasian was the last of the four emperors who governed the Roman Empire in the year 69 CE. The previous three had died either by murder or suicide. Unlike Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian would die of natural causes in 79 CE.
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- Vespasian (complete name Titus Flavius Vespasianus,) reigned as Roman emperor from 69 to 79 CE. He established the Flavian dynasty.
- Vespasian became emperor as he was the preferred choice among many in the army. After Emperor Vitellius's loss at the Second Battle of Bedriacum, V...
- Some of Vespasian's achievements were to restore the morale of the army. Next, he rebuilt many of the homes and buildings burned during the final d...
- Vespasian died after contracting a fever while away from Rome and upon returning home avoiding proper care. One night, after a short swim, he caugh...
- Vespasian was the father of Titus, who would only serve as Roman emperor for two years.
Nov 13, 2023 · Vespasian, born Titus Flavius Vespasianus in 9 AD, emerged as a pivotal figure in Roman history during a time of political turmoil and military strife. His ascent to power marked a crucial turning point in the Roman Empire, bringing stability and prosperity.
Jun 20, 2024 · Vespasian - Roman Empire, Military, Building: On December 21 Vespasian’s position was officially confirmed by the Senate, but he remained quite frank about the military origin of his rule. He dated his powers to July 1, when the troops had acclaimed him, thus flouting constitutional precedent and contradicting even the behaviour of his rival ...
Vespasian (9 AD - 79 AD) a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z. Bust of Vespasian © Vespasian was the ninth emperor of Rome and succeeded in...
Jun 1, 2021 · Vespasian, one of the Roman Empire's finest emperors remains largely unknown, yet his reign in 1st century AD transitioned a weakening Empire into a period of stability and growth that...
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