Vespasian


 * Roman emperor who founded the Flavian Dynasty
 * Father of Titus and Dominitian
 * Rise to power ended the Year of the Four Emperors
 * Claimed title of emperor after Vitellius defeated Galba at the first battle of Bedricum
 * Quelled the Great Jewish Revolt
 * Success at:
 * Siege of Masada
 * Siege of Yodfat
 * Led to acquitistion of his slave Josephus who chronicled his successes
 * Refused labor-saving innovations to move columns
 * Stated "you must let me feed my poor commons"