Domitia Longina

wife of Domitian

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Domitia Longina was the wife of Roman Emperor Domitian. She was the daughter of Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo. Domitia Longina was part of the conspiracy that led to Domitian's murder in 96 CE.1

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Domitian’s reign of terror and assassination
…officials, and the emperor’s wife, Domitia Longina (daughter of Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo). Nerva, who took over the government at once, must clearly have been privy. The Senate was overjoyed at Domitian’s death, and his memory was officially condemned, but the army took it badly; the next year they insisted on…
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…officials, and the emperor’s wife, Domitia Longina (daughter of Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo). Nerva, who took over the government at once, must clearly have been privy. The Senate was overjoyed at Domitian’s death, and his memory was officially condemned, but the army took it badly; the next year they insisted on…
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