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    Domitian (/ d ə ˈ m ɪ ʃ ən,-i ən /, də-MISH-ən, -⁠ee-ən; Latin: Domitianus; 24 October 51 – 18 September 96) was Roman emperor from 81 to 96. The son of Vespasian and the younger brother of Titus, his two predecessors on the throne, he was the last member of the Flavian dynasty.

  2. May 13, 2024 · Domitian was a Roman emperor (ad 81–96), known chiefly for the reign of terror under which prominent members of the Senate lived during his last years. Titus Flavius Domitianus was the second son of the future emperor Vespasian and Flavia Domitilla. During the civil war of ad 69 over the imperial.

    • Early Life
    • A Popular Emperor
    • The Paranoid Emperor
    • Death

    Titus Flavius Domitianus, Domitian, was born October 24, 51 CE on Pomegranate Street in the sixth district of Rome, youngest son of the future emperor Vespasian (64 -79 CE); his mother, Flavia Domitilla Major, died in his youth. Unlike his much older brother, Titus, he did not share in the court education, although many considered him bright. Accor...

    His ascension to the throne came on September 14, 81 CE when Titus died of natural causes while he and his brother were travelling outside Rome. Later, rumours circulated that Domitian may have had a hand in his brother's death, possibly by poison. Gossip also ran rampant that the new emperor had at one point even plotted to overthrow his brother a...

    In his The Twelve Caesars Suetonius claimed that Domitian was not evil to begin with; however, greed and fear of assassination made him cruel. Historian Cassius Dio in his Roman History said the emperor was both bold and quick to anger. He was treacherous as well as secretive, feeling no affection for anyone (except women). He was extremely vain an...

    The final conspiracy against his life, however, was successful - a plot that even suggested the approval of Domitia herself (she remained fearful of her life.) According to Suetonius and others, a group of conspirators (they had heard their names were on a “list”) were debating on whether to assassinate the emperor in his bath or at dinner. Stephan...

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  4. Apr 23, 2024 · Domitian persecuting Christians is a commonly accepted alternative fact. But he is not named in Revelation. Most now see him as innocent.

  5. Domitian (Titus Flavius Caesar Domitianus Augustus) was Roman Emperor from 81 to 96 AD. His reign is notable for peace and stability but, at the same time, for fear and paranoia. He was the younger brother of Titus, the son of Vespasian, and the last representative of the Flavian dynasty.

  6. Sep 15, 2021 · Here are 10 facts about emperor Domitian. 1. Domitian became Emperor in 81 AD. Domitian was the son of emperor Vespasian (69-79). He had ruled between 69 and 79 AD and achieved a reputation for shrewd management in contrast to his profligate predecessor Nero. Domitian’s elder brother Titus succeeded Vespasian first, but died barely two years later.

  7. May 14, 2018 · Domitian (51–96) Roman Emperor (81–96). A son of Vespasian, he succeeded his brother Titus. His rule was at first orderly but became increasingly tyrannical and paranoid. After several failed attempts, he was assassinated. Domitian was partly responsible for building the Colosseum.

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