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Galba , was Roman Emperor for seven months from 68 to 69. Galba was the governor of Hispania Tarraconensis, and made a bid for the throne during the rebellion of Julius Vindex...

Timeline of Events

6.8.68

The Roman Senate proclaims Galba as emperor.

1.1.69

The Roman legions in Germania Superior refuses to swear loyalty to Galba. The rebelled and proclaimed Aulus Vitellius Germanicus as emperor.

1.10.69

Lucius Calpurnius Piso Licinianus is appointed by Galba to deputy Roman Emperor.

12.21.69

The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian becomes the fourth Emperor of Rome within a year.