Vespasian

Other forms: Vespasians

Definitions of Vespasian
  1. noun
    Emperor of Rome and founder of the Flavian dynasty who consolidated Roman rule in Germany and Britain and reformed the army and brought prosperity to the empire; began the construction of the Colosseum (9-79)
    synonyms: Titus Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus
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    Emperor of Rome, Roman Emperor
    sovereign of the Roman Empire
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