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Vespasian meaning
- A Roman cognomen, notably borne by Titus Flavius Vespasianus, the Roman emperor from 69 to 79 CE.
- A surname.
Synonyms of Vespasian
Using Vespasian
- The main meaning on this page is: A Roman cognomen, notably borne by Titus Flavius Vespasianus, the Roman emperor from 69 to 79 CE. | A surname.
- Useful related words include: roman emperor, emperor of rome.
- In the example corpus, vespasian often appears in combinations such as: vespasian was, vespasian and, and vespasian.
Context around Vespasian
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 9 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Vespasian
- In this selection, "vespasian" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, press, dispatched, response, arrived, house and used stand out and add context to how "vespasian" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include after vespasian arrived in and apion 9 vespasian also gave. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "vespasian" sits close to words such as absentees, accruing and aerosmith, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with vespasian
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
In 67, Nero dispatched Vespasian to restore order. (8 words)
Josephus, Against Apion 9 Vespasian also gave financial rewards to writers. (11 words)
In response Vespasian decided to keep Josephus as a slave and interpreter. (12 words)
Marcus Ulpius Traianus the elder served Vespasian in the first Jewish war, commanding the X Fretensis legion. citation Trajan himself was just one of many well-known Ulpii in a line that continued long after his own death. (38 words)
RTI has notified Dorset Council of its intention to convert the entire building and loft of Vespasian House under permitted development rights where the change of use is already acceptable in principle. (32 words)
On 11 April 1592, Henslowe recorded ten performances by Derby's Men of a play called Titus and Vespasian, which some, such as E.K. Chambers, have identified with Shakespeare's play. (32 words)
Example sentences (20)
After Vespasian arrived in Rome in mid-70, Mucianus continued to press Vespasian to collect as many taxes as possible.
As Titus and Vespasian had the same name, Titus Flavius Vespasianus, earlier writers hypothesized a dedication to Vespasian.
RTI has notified Dorset Council of its intention to convert the entire building and loft of Vespasian House under permitted development rights where the change of use is already acceptable in principle.
After the prediction came true, he was released by Vespasian, who considered his gift of prophecy to be divine.
Blue areas indicate provinces loyal to Vespasian and Gaius Licinius Mucianus The last and most significant fortified city held by the Jewish resistance was Jerusalem.
By marrying Vespasia Polla he allied himself to the more prestigious patrician gens Vespasia, ensuring the elevation of his sons Titus Flavius Sabinus II and Vespasian to the senatorial rank.
Depicts Titus and Vespasian as they ride into Rome on a triumphal chariot, preceded by a parade carrying spoils from the war in Judaea.
He began working on content again probably after Vespasian's rule began in AD 69, when it was clear that the terror was over and would not be resumed.
However, Vespasian used his time in North Africa making friends instead of money, something that would be far more valuable in the years to come.
In 67, Nero dispatched Vespasian to restore order.
In response Vespasian decided to keep Josephus as a slave and interpreter.
In the resulting confusion, the Capitol was destroyed by fire and Vespasian's brother Sabinus was killed by a mob.
It was while being confined at Yodfat (Jotapata) that Josephus claimed to have experienced a divine revelation, that later led to his speech predicting Vespasian would become emperor.
Josephus, Against Apion 9 Vespasian also gave financial rewards to writers.
Josephus, The Wars of the Jews VII.5.5 The family procession was headed by Vespasian and Titus, while Domitian, riding a magnificent white horse, followed with the remaining Flavian relatives.
Little information survives about the government during Vespasian's ten-year rule.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus the elder served Vespasian in the first Jewish war, commanding the X Fretensis legion. citation Trajan himself was just one of many well-known Ulpii in a line that continued long after his own death.
More crucially, he was appointed Praetorian prefect (commander of the Praetorian Guard ), ensuring their loyalty to the Emperor and further solidifying Vespasian's position as a legitimate ruler.
On 11 April 1592, Henslowe recorded ten performances by Derby's Men of a play called Titus and Vespasian, which some, such as E.K. Chambers, have identified with Shakespeare's play.
Otho's supporters, looking for another candidate to support, settled on Vespasian.
Common combinations with vespasian
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- vespasian was 6×
- vespasian and 5×
- and vespasian 4×
- to vespasian 4×
- vespasian to 3×
- of vespasian 3×
- vespasian had 2×
- by vespasian 2×
- vespasian who 2×
- vespasian decided 2×