Vitellius
Eighth Roman Emperor (69) · Italy · Politicians · Lived 15 to 69 · aged 54
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Born in Campania to a relatively obscure family, Aulus Vitellius made himself useful to power: a companion to Tiberius in his island retirement, a friend to Caligula, consul in 48, proconsular governor of Africa around 60. In 68, emperor Galba handed him command of the army in Germania Inferior. By January 69, those legions proclaimed him emperor instead, sparking revolt. Galba fell to Otho; Vitellius defeated Otho at Bedriacum and the Senate recognized him in April. But the eastern armies had already declared for Vespasian. A second battle at Bedriacum broke Vitellius's forces, and when he tried to abdicate his own supporters refused him. Vespasian's men stormed Rome and executed him in the street on 20 December 69.
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