Marcus Salvius Otho
seventh Emperor of Ancient Rome (32-69) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | (32-04-28)28 April 32 Ferentium, Italy | ||||
Died | 16 April 69(69-04-16) (aged 36) Rome | ||||
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Dynasty | None | ||||
Father | Lucius Otho | ||||
Mother | Terentia Albia |
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