# Vespasian — Discourses character guide

> Vespasian in Discourses by Epictetus.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-i-of-the-things-which-are-in-our-power-and-not-in-our-power

## Who they are

Roman emperor, mentioned in context of political examples.

## Relationships

### [Priscus Helvidius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/characters/priscus_helvidius)

_rivalry_

Priscus Helvidius, a Stoic senator, openly defied Emperor Vespasian, leading to a tense political and philosophical antagonism.

### [Priscus Helvidius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/characters/priscus_helvidius)

_rivalry_

Priscus Helvidius, a Stoic senator, openly defied Emperor Vespasian, leading to a tense political and philosophical antagonism.

## In the story

### [II: How a Man on Every Occasion Can Maintain His Proper Character](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/chapters/ii-how-a-man-on-every-occasion-can-maintain-his-proper-character)

Emperor who commands Priscus Helvidius not to enter the senate or speak.

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