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79 in Roman Empire

Explore 4 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 79.

Historical records for Roman Empire in 79

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June

Death of Vespasian Titus Flavius

Vespasian Titus Flavius · Cutilia · House / House of Flavian

Death of Vespasian

Deification

Vespasian Titus Flavius · Cutilia · House / House of Flavian

Vespasian is deified on his death at Cutilia

Other events (month unknown)

Flavian Forum Built at Verulamium

Vespasian · Verulamium · Government / Government of Roman Empire

Archaeological evidence indicates that a new forum was built at Verulamium by about AD 79 as the settlement recovered from the revolt.

Succession

Titus Flavius · House / House of Flavian

Succeeds as Emperor of Rome. Appoints his brother Flavius Domitianus as his heir

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