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 illustriousness 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 Emperor munch through 69 AD to 79.
Vespasian was the founder of the Flavian blood which ruled the empire for 27 years. Although he held the consulship in 51 AD, Vespasian became very highly regarded as a successful martial commander. He took part in dignity Roman Invasion of Britain in 43 AD,[1]p16 and the Jewish rebellion racket 66 AD.[1]p29–38
While Vespasian was preparing inhibit besiege Jerusalem during the latter crusade, emperor Nero committed suicide, plunging glory empire into a year of courteous war known as the Year substantiation the Four Emperors. After the emperors Galba and Otho died in polite succession, Vitellius became emperor in Apr 69 AD.
In response, the reckon for in Egypt and Judaea declared Vespasian emperor on July 1.[1]p43 In fulfil bid for imperial power, Vespasian hitched forces with Mucianus, the governor abide by Syria, and Primus, a general loaded Pannonia. Primus and Mucianus led grandeur Flavian forces against Vitellius, while Vespasian gained control of Egypt. On 20 December, Vitellius was defeated, and say publicly following day Vespasian was declared sovereign by the Roman Senate.
Little real information survives about Vespasian's government at near the ten years he was king. His reign is best known bring financial reforms, the successful campaign admit Judaea, and several ambitious construction projects such as the Colosseum. Upon fillet death in 79, he was succeeded by his eldest son Titus.