Vitellius
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Aulus Vitellius Germanicus [1] {September 24, 15-December 22, AD 69} was later known as Vitellius was an Roman Emperor and general for eight months from 16 April to 22 December 69. Vitellius was acclaimed emperor following quick succession of previous emperors Galba and Marcus Salvius Otho, in the year of civil war known as Year of the Four Emperors Vitellius was the first add the honorific cognomen Germanicus to his name was instead of Caesar upon his accession; the latter name had fallen into disrepute in many quarters because of the actions of Roman Emperor Nero.[2]
Aulus Vitellius Germanicus | |
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Born | Rome, Roman Empire | 24 September 15
Died | 22 December 69 | (aged 54)
Allegiance | Roman Empire |
Years of service | AD 33-69 |
Other work | Consul of the Roman Empire and Emperor of Rome |
Portrait
Invading Britain
Vitellius was an Roman military commander of Germania Inferior. In AD 43 Roman Emperor Claudius conquers Britannia, Aulus Plautius, governor of Britannia. Roman conquest of Britain, and Claudius defeats Caratacus
Rebellion
On 16 April 69 After Marcus Salvius Otho's death in Rome, He became in Roman Emperor of Rome. he was an third emperor of the Year of the Four Emperors. He ate a lot He did a quick succession with Galba and Otho. After Otho's friend Nero's death.
Vitellius Media
Bust of Vitellius in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Denmark.
References
- ↑ born Aulus Vitellius
- ↑ In Classical Latin Vitellius' name would be inscribed as AVLVS VITELLIVS GERMANICVS AVGVSTVS
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