Titus Biography

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NAME: Titus Vespasianus Augustus
OCCUPATION: Military Leader, Political Leader, Emperor
BIRTH DATE: c. December 30, 39
DEATH DATE: c. September 13, 81
PLACE OF BIRTH: Rome

PLACE OF DEATH: Rome
Originally: Titus Flavius Vespasianus

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Titus was a Roman emperor (79–81) who is best known for completing the Colosseum and for his generosity after the Mount Vesuvius eruption and a fire in Rome.

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Titus was a Roman emperor (79–81), the elder son and successor of Vespasian. Titus was a well-respected military commander before replacing his father on the throne. He served Rome for just two years before dying of a fever. His works while in office included completing the Colosseum, responding to the the Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79, and taking care of his people after a fire in Rome in 80.