Vespasian Rise to Power

by: roman-empire.net

Nov 05 2023

Titus Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus was born on 17 November AD 9 at Reate.

Name

Vespasian served as a military tribune in Thrace, Crete, Cyrene, Germany, Britain, and Africa.

Early Career

 Vespasian married Flavia Domitilla in AD 39, and they had three children, including Titus and Domitian.

Marriage

Vespasian commanded a legion during the invasion of Britain from AD 43-47, notably taking the Isle of Wight.

Achievements in Britain

Vespasian led campaigns against the Jews in AD 67 and directed the preparations for the siege of Jerusalem.

The Jewish Rebellion

Vespasian was declared emperor in AD 69 with the support of Gaius Licinius Mucianus and Tiberius Julius Alexander.

Succession Plans

Vespasian garnered widespread support from the armies in Egypt, Judaea, Syria, and the Danube region.

Path to the Throne

A key battle in AD 69 where Vespasian's forces under Antonius Primus and Cornelius Fuscus defeated Vitellius.

The Second Battle of Cremona

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