Vespasian

[ ve-spey-zhuhn, -zhee-uhn ]

noun

1. Titus Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus, a.d. 9–79, Roman emperor 70–79.

Vespasian

/ vɛsˈpeɪʒɪən /

noun

1. Vespasian979MRomanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler Latin name Titus Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus. 9–79 ad , Roman emperor (69–79), who consolidated Roman rule, esp in Britain and Germany. He began the building of the Colosseum

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The strict economy of Vespasian was the source of his magnificence.

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Victorious campaigns of Vespasian against the rebellious Jews.

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He was as much an augury of evil as the brood of ravens that once alighted upon Vespasian's pillar.

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My eldest brother was in Calcutta at the time, in command of a vessel called the Vespasian.

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He became a personal friend of Vespasian and the constant companion of his son Titus.

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