81 ⟶ Domitian Becomes Roman Emperor, Solidifying Monarchy

Domitian became emperor on September 14, solidifying the mon...
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👑 Octavian Becomes Augustus, Marking the End of the Roman Republic

the Roman Senate votes Octavian the title of Augustus. Augustus eventually assumes all authority formerly held by the Roman senate becoming the first emperor. This is traditionally taken as the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Principate (27 BC-AD 235).⟶
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👑 Tiberius Becomes Roman Emperor

September 18 – Tiberius succeeds his stepfather Augustus as Roman emperor.⟶
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👑 Domitian Becomes Roman Emperor, Solidifying Monarchy

Domitian became emperor on September 14, solidifying the monarchy and shocking the aristocracy by taking the title "Dominus." His reign saw increased Romanization in the provinces and the rise of provincial senators.⟶
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👑 Commodus Begins Reign as Roman Emperor

– 192: Reign of Commodus, Roman emperor.⟶
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