Otho Timeline of Events

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Otho

Otho , was Roman Emperor for three months, from 15 January to 16 April 69. He was the second emperor of the Year of the four emperors.- Birth and lineage :...

Timeline of Events

1.15.69

Otho seizes power in Rome, proclaiming himself Emperor of Rome, but rules for only three months before committing suicide.

4.14.69

Vitellius, commander of the Rhine armies, defeats Emperor Otho in the Battle of Bedriacum and seizes the throne.

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.