The Life of Emperor Vitellius
http://military-leaders.suite101.com/article.cfm/the-life-of-emperor-vitellius Following the death of Emperor Otho in April, 69 AD, Aulus Vitellius became the third Emperor to rule Rome in 69 AD. Aulus Vitellius was born to Lucius Vitellius Veteris and his wife Sextilleia on September 24, 15 AD. Vitellius also had an older brother, Lucius Vitellius the Younger. The origins of Vitellius’s family [...]
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The Life of Emperor Otho
Following the death of Emperor Galba, Marcus Salvius Otho became the second Emperor to rule Rome during 69 AD. Born on April, 23, 32 AD, Marcus Salvius Otho first appears in the historical record as one of the most reckless companions of Emperor Nero. Otho’s friendship with Nero ended in 58 AD after Otho introduced [...]
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