Vespasian was Roman emperor from 69 to 79 CE. Vespasian was the last of the four emperors who governed the Roman Empire in the year 69 CE. The previous three had died either by murder or suicide. Unlike Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian would die of natural causes in 79 CE. He and his sons, Titus and Domitian, formed what would become known as the Flavian Dynasty.
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17 Nov 9 CEBirth of Emperor Vespasian.
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43 CEMaiden Castle, a Celtic hilltop fort in southern Britain, is captured by Roman legions.
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66 CEVespasian sent to Judea by Nero.
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68 CEVespasian's son Titus sent to Rome.
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26 Dec 69 CE - 23 Jun 79 CEReign of Roman emperor Vespasian.
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26 Dec 69 CEVespasian enthroned in Rome.
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72 CEVespasian begins construction of the Colosseum in Rome.
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72 CERoman emperor Vespasian annexes the kingdoms of Commagene and Lesser Armenia.
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23 Jun 79 CEDeath of Emperor Vespasian.
