Roman Emperor
Emperor Domitian Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) was the Roman Emperor who reigned from 81 to 96 A.D. He was the last of the three emperors of the Flavian dynasty, which also included his father, Vespasian, and his older brother, Titus. Here are the key aspects of his life and reign: Background and Succession: Domitian was born in 51 A.D. and lived in the shadow of his father and brother for much of his early life. He became emperor following the unexpected death of his brother, Titus, in 81 A.D. Style of Rule: Domitian was an autocrat who largely bypassed the Roman Senate, preferring to centralize power. He styled himself as dominus et deus ("master and god"), a move that alienated the aristocracy and led to significant friction with the Senate throughout his reign. Governance and Administration: Despite his unpopularity with the elite, he was an effective administrator. He tightened control over the empire's finances, revalued the Roman currency, and instituted ...