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How old was Otho when he became emperor?
thirty-six years old
He was only thirty-six years old. Vitellius was proclaimed the new emperor.
Was Otho a good or bad emperor?
By this time Otho had been in Spain for close to ten years. His record seems to have been a good one, marked by capable administration and an unwillingness to enrich himself at the expense of the province.
What Roman emperor killed himself?
Nero
In 68 AD, after a turbulent 13-year reign, the Roman senate ran out of patience and declared Nero a public enemy. Nero then fled, and on June 9, 68 AD, at the age of 30, he committed suicide.
What is Otho best known for?
Otho organized a conspiracy among the Praetorian Guard, who murdered Galba in the Roman Forum. Otho was acclaimed emperor (January 15). Before Galba’s death, however, the legions in Germany had declared for Aulus Vitellius, whose troops were already moving toward Italy.
Who was emperor after Galba?
Otho
| Galba | |
|---|---|
| Reign | 8 June 68 – 15 January 69 |
| Predecessor | Nero |
| Successor | Otho |
| Born | 24 December 3 BC Near Terracina, Italy, Roman Empire |
Who was Roman emperor after Nero?
Galba
Marching on Rome Fearing for his life, Galba recruited troops and marched on Rome. By this time, Nero was already dead. With no heir to succeed him, the Senate named Galba as the new emperor.
How long did Otho rule?
Marcus Otho (/ˈoʊθoʊ/; born Marcus Salvius Otho; 28 April 32 – 16 April 69) was Roman emperor for three months, from 15 January to 16 April 69.
Were was Nero born?
Anzio, Italy
Nero/Place of birth
What was Vespasian’s one weakness?
Weaknesses. Vespasian used violence to conquer his rivals. He was considered a military dictator. Some of his radical economic solutions were unpopular with the public.