September 18, 96
Emperor Domitian is assassinated as a result of a plot by his wife Domitia and two Praetorian prefects. Nerva is then proclaimed as his successor.
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On September 18, in the year 96:
Emperor Domitian is assassinated as a result of a plot by his wife Domitia and two Praetorian prefects. Nerva is then proclaimed as his successor.
Domitian ( də-MISH-ən, -ee-ən; Latin: Domitianus was Roman emperor from 81 to 96.
Why September 18, 96 matters:
Emperor Domitian is assassinated as a result of a plot by his wife Domitia and two Praetorian prefects. Nerva is then proclaimed as his successor.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: September 18, 96
The ancient world built many of the foundations still visible today: writing systems, calendars, engineering methods, and enduring cultural traditions.
The event on this day: Emperor Domitian is assassinated as a result of a plot by his wife Domitia and two Praetorian prefects. Nerva is then proclaimed as his successor.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domitian (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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