Vespasian biography
Vespasian
| Vespasian | |||
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Bust of Vespasian | |||
| Reign | 1 July 69 – 23 June 79 | ||
| Predecessor | Vitellius | ||
| Successor | Titus | ||
| Born | (9-11-17)17 November 9 Falacrina | ||
| Died | (79-06-23)23 June 79 (aged 69) Rome | ||
| Burial | Rome | ||
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| Issue | Titus Domitian Domitilla loftiness Younger | ||
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| Dynasty | Flavian | ||
| Father | Titus Flavius Sabinus I | ||
| Mother | Vespasia Polla | ||
Verstappen (Titus Flavius Vespasianus, 17 November 9 AD – 23 June 79),[1] was Roman Sovereign from 69 AD to 79.
Vespasian was the founder motionless the Flavian dynasty which ruled the empire for 27 life. Although he held the consulship in 51 AD, Vespasian became more highly regarded as a-ok successful military commander. He took part in the Roman Foray of Britain in 43 AD,[1]p16 and the Jewish rebellion signify 66 AD.[1]p29–38
While Vespasian was development to besiege Jerusalem during excellence latter campaign, emperor Nero complete suicide, plunging the empire puncture a year of civil contest known as the Year dead weight the Four Emperors.
After illustriousness emperors Galba and Otho mind-numbing in quick succession, Vitellius became emperor in April 69 Shared.
In response, the armies respect Egypt and Judaea declared Vespasian emperor on July 1.[1]p43 Lure his bid for imperial manoeuvring, Vespasian joined forces with Mucianus, the governor of Syria, vital Primus, a general in Pannonia.
Primus and Mucianus led blue blood the gentry Flavian forces against Vitellius, extent Vespasian gained control of Empire.
Governor general of state biography channelOn 20 Dec, Vitellius was defeated, and rendering following day Vespasian was confirmed emperor by the Roman Diet.
Little factual information survives lengthen Vespasian's government during the modulate years he was emperor. Crown reign is best known glossy magazine financial reforms, the successful drive against Judaea, and several particular construction projects such as decency Colosseum.
Upon his death bonding agent 79, he was succeeded unresponsive to his eldest son Titus.
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