Domitian was Roman Emperor from 81 to 96 CE and his reign, although one of relative peace and stability, became engulfed in both fear and paranoia. His death at the hands of those who were closest to him brought an end to the short dynasty of the Flavians and it was those emperors who would follow, at least for the next one hundred years, who would see a rebirth of some of the grandeur and power of old Rome.
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24 Oct 51 CEBirth of Roman Emperor Domitian.
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81 CE - 96 CEConstruction is finally completed on the Colosseum of Rome in the reign of Domitian.
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14 Sep 81 CE - 18 Sep 96 CEReign of Roman Emperor Domitian.
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83 CEDomitian's campaign against the Chatti.
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85 CE - 86 CEDacians invade Moesia and defeat the Romans.
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88 CEResolved to avenge Fuscus' defeat, Domitian sends another army to Dacia under Tettius Iulianus. This general is victorious on the mountainous pass of Tapae, in the south-west of modern Romania.
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91 CEDomitian adds to Rome's Forum Romanum a statue of himself riding a horse.
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92 CEDomitian’s campaign against the Sarmatians. Legio XXI Rapax is massacred.
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18 Sep 96 CEDeath of Roman Emperor Domitian.
