Attribution: xerxespersepolisTitus Flavius Vespasianus, commonly known as Titus was born in 39AD and died in 81AD
He reigned only briefly as Roman Emperor for the last two years of his life and was the second emperor of the Flavian dynasty.
Before he became Emperor, Titus gained renown as a military commander. The Arch of Titus commemorates his victory in quelling the Jewish rebellion in 70AD where he destroyed the city and Temple of Jerusalem.
His building programme included the Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre.
He was thought of as a good ruler, particularly for his generosity in relieving the suffering of those caught up in two disasters – the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79AD and the fire of Rome of 80.
He reign was to be short lived. After only two years as Emperor Titus died of a fever. He was succeeded by his younger brother Domitian.