Domitian
Sign in to saveDomitian ( ; (24 October 51 – 18 September 96) was Roman emperor from 81 to 96. The son of Vespasian and the younger brother of Titus, his two predecessors on the throne, he was the last member of the Flavian dynasty. Described by the historian Brian W. Jones as "a ruthless but efficient autocrat", his authoritarian style of ruling put him at sharp odds with the Senate, whose powers he drastically curtailed.
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Domitian was a Roman emperor who ruled from 81 to 96 CE and was the last of the Flavian dynasty, following his father Vespasian and brother Titus. He is remembered as an authoritarian ruler who wielded power efficiently but ruthlessly, significantly reducing the Senate's authority and creating considerable tension with that governing body.
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- 0051-00-00
- Died
- 0096-09-18
- Works
- 2
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Key facts
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36 sectionsContents
- Early life
- Background and family
- Youth and character
- Rise of the Flavians
- Year of the Four Emperors
- Aftermath of the war
- Marriage
- Ceremonial heir (71–81)
- Emperor (81–96)
- Rule
- Building program
- Palaces and villas
- Economy
- Military campaigns
- Campaign against the Chatti
- Conquest of northern Britain (77–84)
- Dacian wars (85–88)
- Religious policy
- Opposition
- Revolt of Governor Saturninus (89)
- Relationship with the Senate
- Death and succession
- Assassination
- Succession and aftermath
- Flavian family tree
- Legacy
- Ancient sources
- Modern revisionism
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Further reading
- Primary sources
- External links
Domitian ( ; (24 October 51 – 18 September 96) was Roman emperor from 81 to 96. The son of Vespasian and the younger brother of Titus, his two predecessors on the throne, he was the last member of the Flavian dynasty. Described by the historian Brian W. Jones as "a ruthless but efficient autocrat", his authoritarian style of ruling put him at sharp odds with the Senate, whose powers he drastically curtailed.
Domitian had a minor and largely ceremonial role during the reigns of his father and brother. After the death of his brother, Domitian was declared emperor by the Praetorian Guard. His 15-year reign was the longest since Tiberius. As emperor, Domitian strengthened the economy by revaluing the Roman coinage, expanded the border defenses of the empire, and initiated a massive building program to restore the damaged city of Rome. Significant wars were fought in Britain, where his general Agricola made significant gains in his attempt to conquer Caledonia (Scotland), and in Dacia (Modern-day Romania), where Domitian was unable to achieve a decisive victory against King Decebalus. Domitian's government exhibited strong authoritarian characteristics. Religious, military, and cultural propaganda fostered a cult of personality, and by nominating himself as perpetual censor, he sought to control public and private morals.