Emperor Titus

Titus ruled as Roman emperor from 79 to 81 AD and belonged to the Flavian dynasty. His short reign followed the rule of his father, Vespasian.

Before becoming emperor, Titus commanded the Roman campaign that captured Jerusalem in 70 AD. The event included the destruction of the Second Temple and is depicted on the Arch of Titus in Rome.

Yes, Titus inaugurated the Colosseum in Rome in 80 AD after the project was begun under Vespasian. The amphitheater was also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius occurred in 79 AD, destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum shortly after Titus became emperor. His reign also included a major fire and plague in Rome, but ancient sources portray him as responding actively to the crises.