Domitian

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was an educated person, although it is unknown where he got his education. He loved to write and wrote poetry. His poems were very sensitive no matter what the topic. Later on even wrote and published a book about baldness. Apparently, was interested in many different types of literature. People often said that he spoke intelligently, and made memorable comments. In his later years, began to read Tiberius’s commentaries. He established a way of thinking and developed his own ideas on standards and morals.
Around 70 AD married Domitia Longina, the daughter of the great general, Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo. They had lots of troubles in their marriage. The couple had one child, but the child died at a very young age. In 83 AD wanted nothing to do with his wife and dismissed her. “Later, she was recalled to the palace where she lived until ’s death.” (http://www.ga.k.12.pa.us/academics/MS/8th/romanhis/Forum/Stephm/early.htm)
inherited the empire when his ...

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