Marcus Salvius Otho
seventh Emperor of Ancient Rome (32-69)
Marcus Salvius Otho (Marcus Salvius Otho Caesar Augustus, 28 April 32 –16 April 69 ) was a Roman military commander who became Roman Emperor in 69 CE.[1] He led a coup against the Emperor Galba, but was defeated in a battle by Vitellius only eight weeks later. He took his own life after the battle. The year 69 was known as the Year of the Four Emperors.
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Emperor of the Roman Empire | |||||
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Reign | 15 January 69 – 16 April 69 | ||||
Predecessor | Galba | ||||
Successor | Vitellius | ||||
Born | Ferentium, Italy | 28 April 32||||
Died | 16 April 69 Rome | (aged 36)||||
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Dynasty | None | ||||
Father | Lucius Otho | ||||
Mother | Terentia Albia |
References
change- ↑ Donahue, John (2004). "Roman Emperors - DIR Otho". roman-emperors.org. Retrieved 13 March 2012.