Marcus Salvius Otho
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| Otho | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of the Roman Empire | |
 Roman coin showing Otho | |
| Reign | 15 January 69 – 16 April 69 |
| Predecessor | Galba |
| Successor | Vitellius |
| Born | 28 April 32 Ferentium, Italy |
| Died | 16 April 69 (aged 36) Rome |
| Dynasty | None |
| Father | Lucius Otho |
| Mother | Terentia Albia |
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.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Donahue, John (2004). "Roman Emperors - DIR Otho". roman-emperors.org. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
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