September 19, 96
Nerva, suspected of complicity of the death of Domitian, is declared emperor by Senate. The Senate then annuls laws passed by Domitian and orders his statues to be destroyed.
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On September 19, in the year 96:
Nerva, suspected of complicity of the death of Domitian, is declared emperor by Senate. The Senate then annuls laws passed by Domitian and orders his statues to be destroyed.
Domitian ( də-MISH-ən, -ee-ən; Latin: Domitianus was Roman emperor from 81 to 96.
Why September 19, 96 matters:
Nerva, suspected of complicity of the death of Domitian, is declared emperor by Senate. The Senate then annuls laws passed by Domitian and orders his statues to be destroyed.
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 19, 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: Nerva, suspected of complicity of the death of Domitian, is declared emperor by Senate. The Senate then annuls laws passed by Domitian and orders his statues to be destroyed.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domitian (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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