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Sabinus was consul suffectus with Gnaeus Hosidius Geta in AD 47, [i] [2] and was praefectus urbi for the last eleven years of Nero 's reign. Upon the ascension of Galba in the year 68, he was replaced as urban prefect by Aulus Ducenius Geminus. [3] However, with the death of Galba, and ascension of Otho in January of 69, Sabinus was reinstated. [4]
In despair, he attempted to negotiate a surrender. Terms of peace, including a voluntary abdication, were agreed upon with Titus Flavius Sabinus II, but the soldiers of the Praetorian Guard—the imperial bodyguard—considered such a resignation disgraceful, and prevented Vitellius from carrying out the treaty.
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The Flavian dynasty ruled the Roman Empire between AD 69 and 96, encompassing the reigns of Vespasian (69–79), and his two sons Titus (79–81) and Domitian (81–96). The Flavians rose to power during the civil war of 69, known as the Year of the Four Emperors. After Galba and Otho died in quick succession, Vitellius became emperor in mid 69.
By marrying Vespasia Polla, he allied himself to the more prestigious patrician gens Vespasia, ensuring the elevation of his sons Titus Flavius Sabinus II and Vespasian to the senatorial rank. [5] The political career of Vespasian included the offices of quaestor , aedile and praetor and culminated with a consulship in 51, the year Domitian was ...
Oct 3, 2005 · Titus Flavius Sabinus was the son of Titus Flavius Sabinus (consul 47). He was suffect consul in May and June 69 and one of the generals who fought for Otho against Vitellius during the Year of the Four Emperors, although he submitted to Vitellius once Otho had been defeated. He was besieged alongside his father in the Capital, but escaped when ...
Consul Marcus Titus Flavius II Sabinus (–0069) • FamilySearch. Brief Life History of Marcus Titus Flavius II. Consul Marcus Titus Flavius II Sabinus was born in Roma, Lazio, Italy. He had at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. He died in 0069, in his hometown, and was buried in Roma, Lazio, Italy. Photos and Memories (0)
With four legions at his disposal, Vespasian commanded a strength of nearly 80,000 soldiers. His position in Judaea further granted him the advantage of being nearest to the vital province of Egypt, which controlled the grain supply to Rome. His brother, Titus Flavius Sabinus II, as city prefect, commanded the entire city garrison of Rome.
