TITUS


Meaning of TITUS in English

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in full Titus Vespasianus Augustus orig. Titus Flavius Vespasianus

born Dec. 30, AD 39

died Sept. 13, 81

Roman emperor (79–81).

He commanded a Roman legion in Judaea under his father, Vespasian . After Vespasian became emperor (69), he gave Titus full command in Judaea, whereupon Titus captured and destroyed Jerusalem (70). He later took charge of the empire's general military operations. As emperor he developed goodwill in Rome for his extravagant spending; his projects included the completion of the Colosseum. He died suddenly, probably from natural causes, though there were rumours that he was poisoned by Domitian .

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[c mediumvioletred] (as used in expressions)

Titus Livius

Titus Lucretius Carus

Titus Flavius Vespasianus

Titus Vespasianus Augustus

Titus Flavius Clemens

Flamininus Titus Quinctius

Oates Titus

Titus Petronius Niger

Caesar Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus Pius

Titus Flavius Domitianus

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