Marcus Salvius Otho
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| 7th Emperor of the Roman Empire | |
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| Reign | 15 January 69 – 16 April 69 |
| Full name | Marcus Salvius Otho (from birth to accession); Marcus Salvius Otho Caesar Augustus (as emperor, sometimes also Marcus Salvius Otho Nero Caesar Augustus) |
| Predecessor | Galba |
| Successor | Vitellius |
| Wife | Poppea Sabina (forced to divorce her by Nero) |
| Dynasty | None |
| Father | Lucius Otho |
| Mother | Terentia Albia |
Marcus Salvius Otho (Marcus Salvius Otho Caesar Augustus, 28 April 32 AD–16 April 69 AD) was a Roman military commander who became Roman Emperor in 69 AD.[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.
References [change]
- ↑ Donahue, John (2004). "Roman Emperors - DIR Otho". roman-emperors.org. http://www.roman-emperors.org/otho.htm. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
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