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Titus

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Also known as Titus Flavius Vespasianus, Titus Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus, Titus Vespasianus Augustus, Titus Caesar Vespasianus, Flavius Vespasianus Titus

Titus Flavius Vespasianus (; 30 December 39 – 13 September 81 AD) was Roman emperor from 79 to 81 AD. A member of the Flavian dynasty, Titus succeeded his father Vespasian upon his death, becoming the first Roman emperor ever to succeed his biological father.

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Titus Flavius Vespasianus was a Roman emperor who ruled from 79 to 81 AD and became historically significant as the first Roman emperor to directly succeed his biological father, Vespasian, marking an important moment in the Flavian dynasty's rule. His brief reign lasted only about two years before his death in 81 AD, but his position as the first father-to-son imperial successor set a precedent that differed from the more chaotic power transfers that had characterized earlier Roman rule.

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Key facts

Royalty.image
Titus Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek IN3159.jpg
Royalty.alt
Bust
Royalty.caption
Bust at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Royalty.succession
Roman emperor
Royalty.reign
24 June 79 – 13 September 81
Royalty.predecessor
Vespasian
Royalty.successor
Domitian
Royalty.birth_name
Titus Flavius Vespasianus
Royalty.birth_date
30 December 39
Royalty.birth_place
Rome, Italy
Royalty.death_place
Naples, Italy
Royalty.burial_place
Rome
Royalty.full name
Titus Caesar Vespasianus (69–79)
Royalty.regnal name
Imperator Titus Caesar Vespasianus Augustus
Royalty.dynasty
Flavian
Royalty.father
Vespasian
Royalty.mother
Domitilla

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Ancient Rome
Place of birth
Rome
Place of death
Aquae Cutiliae
Spouse
Marcia Furnilla
Father
Vespasian
Mother
Domitilla the Elder
Sibling
Domitilla the Younger
Occupation
military personnel
Position held
Roman consul
Religion
ancient Roman religion
Noble title
Augustus
Image
Titus of Rome.jpg
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Commons category
Titus
date of birth
0039-12-30
date of death
0081-09-13
topic's main category
Category:Titus
described by source
Pauly–Wissowa
name in native language
T. Flavius T.f.T.n. Vespasianus
manner of death
natural causes
gens
Flavia gens
unmarried partner
Berenice
time period
Principate
place of burial
Mausoleum of Augustus
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Encyclopedic overview

25 sections
Contents
  • Early life
  • Family background
  • Adult life
  • Judaean campaigns
  • Year of the Four Emperors
  • Siege of Jerusalem
  • Heir to Vespasian
  • Emperor
  • Succession
  • Challenges
  • Public works
  • Death
  • In the Talmud
  • Flavian family tree
  • Legacy
  • Historiography
  • In later arts
  • Literature
  • Paintings and visual arts
  • References
  • Sources
  • Further reading
  • Primary sources
  • Secondary material
  • External links

Titus Flavius Vespasianus (; 30 December 39 – 13 September 81 AD) was Roman emperor from 79 to 81 AD. A member of the Flavian dynasty, Titus succeeded his father Vespasian upon his death, becoming the first Roman emperor ever to succeed his biological father.

Before becoming emperor, Titus gained renown as a military commander, serving under his father in Judea during the First Jewish–Roman War. The campaign came to a brief halt with the death of emperor Nero in 68 AD, launching Vespasian's bid for the imperial power during the Year of the Four Emperors. When Vespasian was declared Emperor on 1 July 69 AD, Titus was left in charge of ending the Jewish rebellion. In 70 AD, he besieged and captured Jerusalem, and destroyed the city and the Second Temple. For this achievement Titus was awarded a triumph; the Arch of Titus commemorates his victory and still stands today.

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