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Titus Flavius Vespasian 69-71 AD

Titus Flavius Vespasianus
, commonly known as Vespasian (17 November 9 - 23 June 79), was Roman Emperor  from 69 AD to 79 AD. Vespasian was the founder of the Flavian dynasty  which ruled the empire for a quarter century. Vespasian was descended from a family of equestrians, who rose into the senatorial  rank under the emperors of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Although he attained the standard succession of public offices, holding the consulship  in 51 AD, Vespasian became more reputed as a successful military commander, participating in the Roman invasion of Britain  in 43, and subjugating Judaea  during the Jewish rebellion  of 66 AD. While Vespasian was preparing to besiege the city of Jerusalem  during the latter campaign, emperor Nero  committed suicide, plunging the empire into a year of civil war  known as the Year of the Four Emperors. After the emperors Galba  and Otho  perished in quick succession, Vitellius  became emperor in April 69 AD. In response, the armies in Egypt  and Judaea declared Vespasian emperor on July 1st.  In his bid for imperial power, Vespasian joined forces with Mucianus , the governor of Syria , and Primus, a general in Pannonia . Primus and Mucianus led the Flavian forces against Vitellius, while Vespasian gained control of Egypt. On 20 December, Vitellius was defeated, and the following day Vespasian was declared emperor by the Roman Senate.

Little information survives about the government during the ten years Vespasian was emperor. His reign is best known for financial reforms following the demise of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, the successful campaign against Judaea, and several ambitious construction projects, such as the Colosseum . Upon his death in 79, he was succeeded by his eldest son Titus .

Emperor Vespasian father of Titus and destroyer of Jerusalem, causing the First Jewish Revolt.

AD 69 - 71 Campaigns vs Brigantes northern England
AD 77/78 Agricola campaigns in Wales and northern Britain
AD 78/79 - 83/84 Agricola campaigns in Scotland, defeats Caledonians at Mons Graupius
AD 84 - Agricola recalled
AD 84 - c. AD 100 Retreat from Scotland and establishment of 'Stanegate' frontier.
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