Classical Studies 2902A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Titus Flavius Petro, Roman Citizenship, Caelian Hill
6 Nov 2016
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The flavian house stabilized the empire, but it was not a well-known family, but it was not a disgrace either. Titus flavius petro was volunteer veteran on pompey side: he was then honourable discharged and became a tax collector. Vespasian wife flavia domitila who had latin status she later gained status as a roman citizen and free woman. Vespasian wife and daughter died before he became emperor: once he came emperor he married antonia, who was a freewoman. Vectis serving under the ex-consul aulus plautius and under claudius for some time. Vespasian arrival to judea bought the attention of the other provinces: he immediately re-established discipline in camps and engaged in a couple battles. After the death of nero, galba, while otto and vitellius were struggling with empire, he thought about being an emperor. The consular legates recommend vespasian his name was inscribed onto the banners.
