79 ⟶ Vespasian's Death and Titus' Succession as Roman Emperor

June 23 – Emperor Vespasian dies of fever from diarrhea; his...
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📜 Josephus Becomes Historian to Vespasian

Josephus, Jewish rebel leader, is dragged before Vespasian and becomes his historian (he "prophesied" him his elevation to the purple).⟶
Josephus Becomes Historian to Vespasian (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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🏛️ Vespasian and Titus Assume Roman Consulship

Emperor Vespasian and his son Titus Caesar Vespasianus become Roman Consuls.⟶
Vespasian and Titus Assume Roman Consulship (74)
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👑 Vespasian's Death and Titus' Succession as Roman Emperor

June 23 – Emperor Vespasian dies of fever from diarrhea; his last words on his deathbed are: "I think I'm turning into a god." Titus succeeds his father as Roman emperor. Titus' Jewish mistress, Berenice, comes to join him in Rome, but he exiles her to please the Senate.⟶
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🪦 Death of Roman Emperor Titus

September 13 – Titus, Roman emperor (b. AD 39)⟶
Death of Roman Emperor Titus (89)
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