69 ⟶ Tiberius Julius Alexander Swears Legion's Allegiance to Vespasian

July 1 – Tiberius Julius Alexander orders his legions in Ale...
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🛡️ Vespasian's Army Reinforced in Judea

Vespasian is joined by his son Titus, who brings Legio XV Apollinaris from Alexandria. By late spring the Roman army numbers more than 60,000 soldiers, including auxilia and troops of King Herod Agrippa II.⟶
Vespasian's Army Reinforced in Judea (67)
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📜 Tiberius Julius Alexander Swears Legion's Allegiance to Vespasian

July 1 – Tiberius Julius Alexander orders his legions in Alexandria to swear allegiance to Vespasian as emperor.⟶
Tiberius Julius Alexander Swears Legion's Allegiance to Vespasian (69)
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👑 Legions in Egypt, Syria, and Judea Declare Vespasian Emperor

July 1 – two legions in Egypt, a legion in Syria, and a legion in Judea declare Vespasian emperor⟶
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⚔️ Danubian Legions Proclaim Vespasian Emperor

The Danubian legions of Raetia and Moesia proclaim Vespasian as emperor.⟶
Danubian Legions Proclaim Vespasian Emperor (69)
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🏛️ Vespasian and Titus Become Roman Consuls

Emperor Vespasian and his son Caesar Vespasian (the future Emperor Titus) become Roman consuls.⟶
Vespasian and Titus Become Roman Consuls (70)
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