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Vitellius
Aulus Vitellius was Roman emperor, ruling for eight months from 19 April to 20 December AD 69. Vitellius became emperor following the quick succession of the previous emperors Galba and Otho, in a year of civil war known as the Year of the Four Emperors. Vitellius added the honorific title Germanicus to his name instead of Caesar upon his accession. Like his predecessor, Otho, Vitellius attempted…
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politics · Roman emperor in AD 69 · politician · military personnel · also Vitellius, Aulus Vitellius Germanicus
Born 24 September 0015 · Died 22 December 0069 · Q1417
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JSTOR Daily: Suetonius: Lives of Galba, Otho and Vitellius
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Died 0069-12-22.
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