Invasion of Great Britain43
Helps General Plautius defeat the Britons
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Vespasian Titus Flavius Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Vespasian Titus Flavius, based on 21 World History Database records associated with Roman Empire.
21 records43–7917 events7 places
Chronological biography
43
67
Reballion of Jews67
The Jews rise up the Romans, Vespasian is given the task of crushing the rebellion
68
Capture of Jericho68
Captures Jericho during the Jewish rebellion
Capture of Qumran68
Captures the stronghold of the Essenes during the Jewish rebellion
69
Rome69
Rebuilds Rome by raising taxes & increasing provincial representation in the Senate
Succession69
Vespasian is nominated as Emperor by the legates of Egypt & Syria. Succeeds as Emperor of Rome
SuccessionApril 69
Vespasian is nominated as Emperor by the legates of Egypt & Syria
Succession1 July 69
Hailed Emperor by the Egyptian legions under Tiberius Alexander
Assassination of Vitelius21 December 69
Vespasians supporters enter Rome & drag Vitelius through the streets & kill him
Siege of Rome21 December 69
Vespasians supporters enter Rome & drag Vitelius through the streets & kill him
Succession21 December 69
Adopted Emperor by the Senate afte Vitellius is killed in street fighting
70
Battle of Masada70
Inflicts heavy losses on the Judean rebels
Siege of Jerusalem70
Jerusalem is destroyed after a 2 year siege when the Romans massacre thousands
73
Reballion of gladitor and slave73
Great gladitor and slave revolt begins in Rome, led by Spartacus of Thrace
74
Civil Rights74
Gives towns civil rights identical to citizens rights
Civil Rights74
Gives towns civil rights identical to citizens rights
Constitution of Roman Empire74
Gives towns civil rights identical to citizens rights
Reform of Civil Rights74
Gives towns civil rights identical to citizens rights
75
Temple of Peace75
The temple of peace is completed in Rome
79
Death of Vespasian Titus Flavius23 June 79
Death of Vespasian
Deification23 June 79
Vespasian is deified on his death at Cutilia
Titles and roles
Emperor · Emperor · Lieutenant
Record provenance
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