Vespasian Full Name Titus FlaviusVespasianus Quotes
AD 9 - 79
Roman Emperor, commander of the
legions in the East when Nero was deposed. He was proclaimed
emperor by his troops in Alexandria, and after defeating
his rival Vitellius (AD 69) reached Rome and restored order.
He began an ambitious building programme, including the
Colosseum, and extended and consolidated the Empire.