Roman Rulers

Vespasian

the Tax-Man

Century1st c. AD

DynastyFlavian

Reign10 years

OriginItalia

DeathNatural

ReligionPagan

Vespasian was a Roman emperor of the Flavian dynasty active in the 1st c. AD originally from Italia. Held power for 10 years and died of natural causes.

Historical Note

Famously taxed public urinals — 'pecunia non olet,' money doesn't stink.

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