# Titus — The Lives of the Caesars character guide

> Titus in The Lives of the Caesars by Suetonius.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** The Deified Titus

**First appearance:** 0012-the-deified-titus

## Snapshot

Vespasian's elder son, a charming and generous prince whose brief reign seemed to fulfill every promise his father made.

## Who they are

Titus is groomed from youth for power, serving beside his father in Judaea and earning a reputation for affability that contrasts with his brother Domitian's sour ambition. His reign is remembered for lavish public generosity and for the disasters, including Vesuvius and a fire in Rome, that tested his composure. His early death leaves the succession to Domitian, and his shadow hangs over the dynasty's darker final chapter.

## Relationships

### [Domitian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_of_the_caesars_se/characters/domitian)

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Domitian was Titus's younger brother, and he resented Titus's popularity, likely plotting against him and rejoicing at his death.

## In the story

### [Book VIII: The Deified Vespasian—The Deified Titus—Domitian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_of_the_caesars_se/chapters/book-viii-the-deified-vespasian-the-deified-titus-domitian)

Vespasian's elder son, noted for his role in the Judaean campaign and his brief but generous reign.

### [The Deified Vespasian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_of_the_caesars_se/chapters/the-deified-vespasian)

Vespasian's elder son, served as his lieutenant in Judaea and later succeeded him as emperor.

### [The Deified Titus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_of_the_caesars_se/chapters/the-deified-titus)

The subject of the chapter; described as the 'delight and darling of the human race,' his early life, military career, and transformation from a feared prince to a beloved emperor are chronicled.

### [Domitian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_of_the_caesars_se/chapters/domitian)

Domitian's brother, whom he plotted against and left for dead; Domitian later assailed his memory.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_of_the_caesars_se/chapters/endnotes)

Noted for his abilities, building projects, and the tax on Jews.

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