Name

Ruling

Notes

1. JULIUS CAESAR

49 - 44 BC

First emperor (Josephus’ Antiquities 18:2.2). Murdered.

2. AUGUSTUS CAESAR

31 BC - 14 AD

Christ born in his reign. Julius’ nephew. Natural death.

3. TIBERIUS CAESAR

14 - 37 AD

Christ crucified during his reign. Natural death.

4. GAIUS (CALIGULA)

37- 41

Insane, demanded worship as a god. Murdered.

5. CLAUDIUS CAESAR

41 - 54

(Acts 11:28) Paul goes on “1st Journey.” First to purposefully persecute Christians. Murdered.

6. NERO CAESAR

54 - 68

Executed Paul and banished John to Patmos. The 6th king of Rev. 17. The “666” of Rev. 13.

? GALBA

68

Reigned? 8 months (June 68 to Jan. 69). Murdered.

 ? OTHO

69

Reigned? 3 months Jan. to Apr. 69 . Suicide.

? VITELLIUS

69

Reigned? 8 months April to Dec. 69. Murdered. Seventh king of Rev.17:10.

7. VESPASIAN

69 - 79

Invaded Palestine. Withdrew to become emperor. Sent Titus to finish the conquest of Palestine. Eighth king of Rev. 17:11. Natural death.

8. TITUS

79 - 81

Vespasian’s son; General who destroyed Jerusalem. Much beloved by the Romans.

9. DOMITIAN

81 - 96

Persecutes Christians. Murdered.

10. NERVA

96 - 98

Reigned only 16 months. Natural death.

11. TRAJAN

98 - 117

Persecutes Christians. Natural death.