Marcus Salvius Otho facts for kids
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| 7th Emperor of the Roman Empire | |||||
Roman coin showing Otho
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| Reign | 15 January 69 – 16 April 69 | ||||
| Predecessor | Galba | ||||
| Successor | Vitellius | ||||
| Born | 28 April 32 Ferentium, Italy |
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| Died | 16 April 69 (aged 36) Rome |
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| Dynasty | None | ||||
| Father | Lucius Otho | ||||
| Mother | Terentia Albia | ||||
Marcus Salvius Otho (Marcus Salvius Otho Caesar Augustus, 28 April 32 AD–16 April 69 AD) was a Roman military commander who became Roman Emperor in 69 AD. He led a coup against the Emperor Galba, but was defeated in a battle by Vitellius only eight weeks later. He took his own life after the battle. The year 69 was known as the Year of the Four Emperors.
Images for kids
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Otho by Robert Van Voerst after Titian.
See also
In Spanish: Otón para niños
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