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Domitian (/ d ə ˈ m ɪ ʃ ən,-i ən /, də-MISH-ən, -ee-ən; Latin: Domitianus; 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.
May 13, 2024 · Domitian was a Roman emperor (ad 81–96), known chiefly for the reign of terror under which prominent members of the Senate lived during his last years. Titus Flavius Domitianus was the second son of the future emperor Vespasian and Flavia Domitilla.
Apr 25, 2013 · 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...
Sep 15, 2021 · 1. Domitian became Emperor in 81 AD. Domitian was the son of emperor Vespasian (69-79). He had ruled between 69 and 79 AD and achieved a reputation for shrewd management in contrast to his profligate predecessor Nero. Domitian’s elder brother Titus succeeded Vespasian first, but died barely two years later.
Domitian (Titus Flavius Caesar Domitianus Augustus) was Roman Emperor from 81 to 96 AD. His reign is notable for peace and stability but, at the same time, for fear and paranoia. He was the younger brother of Titus, the son of Vespasian, and the last representative of the Flavian dynasty.
Emperor Domitian, who ruled from AD 81 to 96, was one of the most controversial rulers in Roman history. He was known for his harshness, his love of luxury, and his scandalous behavior. Despite this, he managed to achieve a great deal during his reign, including expanding the empire's borders and strengthening its economy.
Mar 22, 2022 · Although the ancient historians do not paint a portrait of Domitian as a particularly bellicose emperor – “he took no interest in arms” according to Suetonius, despite his fearsome proficiency with a bow – the reign of Domitian was marked by several military campaigns.
