Titus Flavius Junior

Titus Flavius Junior was born to Vespasian and Domitilla the Elder in Rome, during the reign of Emperor Caligula.

Titus begins his formal education, studying rhetoric, literature, and military tactics under the guidance of the best Roman tutors.

Titus joins the Roman army and serves in Germania, gaining valuable military experience under the command of his father, Vespasian.

Titus marries Arrecina Tertulla, a Roman noblewoman, solidifying political alliances and enhancing his social status.

Arrecina Tertulla dies, leaving Titus a widower. He later marries Marcia Furnilla, another noblewoman.

Titus joins his father Vespasian in the campaign against Jewish rebels in Judea, gaining significant military victories.

Titus is appointed Prefect of the Praetorian Guard, a powerful position that enhances his influence in Roman politics.

Titus's father, Vespasian, is proclaimed Emperor by the Roman legions in Egypt, marking the beginning of the Flavian dynasty.

Titus leads the Roman army to a decisive victory, capturing and destroying Jerusalem, ending the First Jewish-Roman War.

Titus and Vespasian return to Rome for a grand triumph, celebrated for their victory in Judea. Titus is hailed as a hero.

Titus is elevated to the rank of co-emperor with his father Vespasian, sharing the imperial authority and responsibilities.

Upon the death of Vespasian, Titus succeeds his father as the sole Roman Emperor, beginning his own reign.

Titus completes the construction of the Flavian Amphitheatre, known as the Colosseum, and inaugurates it with 100 days of games and spectacles.

Titus organizes a relief effort to aid the victims of the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Titus dies of a fever in Rome, ending his brief but significant reign as Roman Emperor. He is succeeded by his brother, Domitian.