by: roman-empire.net
Nov 05 2023
Titus Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus was born on 17 November AD 9 at Reate.
Vespasian served as a military tribune in Thrace, Crete, Cyrene, Germany, Britain, and Africa.
Vespasian married Flavia Domitilla in AD 39, and they had three children, including Titus and Domitian.
Vespasian commanded a legion during the invasion of Britain from AD 43-47, notably taking the Isle of Wight.
Vespasian led campaigns against the Jews in AD 67 and directed the preparations for the siege of Jerusalem.
Vespasian was declared emperor in AD 69 with the support of Gaius Licinius Mucianus and Tiberius Julius Alexander.
Vespasian garnered widespread support from the armies in Egypt, Judaea, Syria, and the Danube region.
A key battle in AD 69 where Vespasian's forces under Antonius Primus and Cornelius Fuscus defeated Vitellius.
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