Titus Flavius Vespasianus
Emperor 79 - 81 |
Titus [b. 41] nearly died from poison administered to his friend Britannicus,
son of Claudius. He was military tribune and quaestor
in 65, then legion commander
in the Judaean campaign, which he took over upon Vespasian's accession. After his joint
triumph with Vespasian, Titus became Caesar and effective co-emperor. His own reign was
distinguished by liberality, great natural disasters and the dedication of the Colosseum. On the
last day of the opening spectacles, Titus broke down, wept in public, and was then
inactive until his death the following year, which apparently resulted from some incurable
disease.
Relatives
depicted on coins:
Julia Titi - daughter |
