Who were the emperors of the Flavian dynasty?
The Flavian dynasty consisted of Vespasian and his two sons, Titus and Domitian, ruling Rome from 69 to 96 AD.
Questions about Flavian dynasty
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did the Flavian dynasty come to power?
Vespasian was declared emperor by legions in Judaea and Egypt on the 1st of July 69, during the Year of the Four Emperors, and confirmed by the Senate on the 21st of December 69.
What happened during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius under the Flavian dynasty?
Mount Vesuvius erupted on the 24th of August 79, burying Pompeii and Herculaneum, which remained lost until 1748.
How did the Flavian dynasty end?
It ended on the 18th of September 96 when Domitian was assassinated by court officials and succeeded by Nerva.
What did the Flavian dynasty build in Rome?
The Flavians built the Colosseum, begun under Vespasian in 70 and completed under Titus in 80, plus around fifty other structures under Domitian.
Why did Titus destroy Jerusalem during the Flavian dynasty?
Titus led the siege and destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD following the failed Jewish rebellion of 66.