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It becomes an emperor to die standing.

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Vespasian
Military Personnel
Politician
Roman Emperor
Titus Flavius Vespasianus
Caesar Vespasianus Augustus
Emperor Vespasian
Emperor of Rome Vespasianus
Emperor of Rome Vespasian
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