Titus was Roman emperor from 79 to 81 CE. On June 24, 79 CE Titus Flavius Vespasianus succeeded his father Vespasian (r. 69-79 CE) as emperor of the Roman Empire. Prior to his ascension to the throne, he was considered by many as “…unpopular and venomously loathed,” yet after becoming emperor, “he became an object of universal love and adoration.” Historians consider the abrupt change in the personality of the new emperor to be a true mystery.
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30 Dec 39 CEBirth of Roman emperor Titus.
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Jun 71 CETitus returns to Rome from Jewish War.
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24 Jun 79 CE - 13 Sep 81 CEReign of Roman Emperor Titus.
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80 CEThe Colosseum in Rome is officially opened by Titus with a 100 day gladiator spectacular.
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c. 81 CEThe Arch of Titus is built in Rome's Forum Romanum to commemorate the conquest of Jerusalem.
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13 Sep 81 CEDeath of Roman Emperor Titus.
