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  1. Vespasian - Wikipedia

    Vespasian (/ vɛsˈpeɪʒ (i) ən, - ziən /; Latin: Vespasianus [wɛspasjˈaːnus]; 17 November AD 9 – 23 June 79) was Roman emperor from 69 to 79. The last emperor to reign in the Year of the Four …

  2. Vespasian | Roman Emperor & Builder of Colosseum | Britannica

    Dec 11, 2025 · Vespasian was a Roman emperor (69–79 CE) whose fiscal reforms and consolidation of the empire made his reign a period of political stability and funded a vast …

  3. Vespasian - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 27, 2012 · Vespasian was Roman emperor from 69 to 79 CE. Vespasian was the last of the four emperors who governed the Roman Empire in the year 69 CE. The previous three had …

  4. Roman Emperor Vespasian – All You Need To Know

    All you need to know about Roman Emperor Vespasian. He initiated the construction of the Colosseum in 72 AD, called the Flavian Amphitheater.

  5. BBC - History - Historic Figures: Vespasian (9 AD - 79 AD)

    He founded the Flavian dynasty of emperors. Titus Flavius Vespasianus, known as Vespasian, was born in 9 AD in Reate (Rieti), north west of Rome. He had a successful military career,...

  6. Vespasian: The emperor who saved Rome - History Skills

    Emperor Vespasian ruled Rome from AD 69 to 79.He served in the military for many years and eventually rose through the ranks to become one of the commanders of the Roman forces in …

  7. From Soldier to Sovereign: The Rise and Reign of Vespasian

    Nov 29, 2024 · By blending financial prudence, military competence, and familial ambition, Vespasian laid the foundations for the Flavian dynasty, which would stabilize and shape Rome …

  8. Vespasian: The Pragmatic Emperor Who Rebuilt Rome

    Aug 15, 2025 · Vespasian (9–79 CE) emerged as one of Rome’s most unlikely emperors, rising from a modest Sabine equestrian family to become the founder of the Flavian Dynasty. Unlike …

  9. The Roman Empire: in the First Century. The Roman Empire. Emperors

    In July 69 AD, Vespasian was proclaimed emperor by his troops, as well as legions in Egypt and Syria. He marched on Rome. Once in Italy, they found themselves facing Vitellius’ army: for the...

  10. Roman Emperor Vespasian

    Vespasian was a strong emperor and ruled favorably in Rome for 10 years, until he complained of a great pain in his bowels. He died at the age of 70 and the whole empire mourned his death.