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Aulus Vitellius ( / vɪˈtɛliəs /, vih-TELL-ee-əs; Latin: [ˈau̯lʊs wɪˈtɛlːijʊs]; 24 September 15 – 20 December 69) was Roman emperor for eight months, from 19 April to 20 December AD 69. Vitellius became emperor following the quick succession of the previous emperors Galba and Otho, in a year of civil war known as the Year of the ...
Aulus Vitellius (born ad 15—died Dec. 20, 69, Rome) was a Roman emperor, the last of Nero’s three short-lived successors. Vitellius was the son of the emperor Claudius’s colleague as censor, Lucius Vitellius, who was also consul three times.
- E. Badian
Oct 18, 2012 · Vitellius was the third of the four emperors who ruled the Roman Empire in the year 69 CE. One of his predecessors, Galba, who had replaced the fallen Emperor Nero, was murdered by the Praetorian Guard for failing to keep promises to those who had put him in power.
- Donald L. Wasson
May 4, 2023 · Learn about the rise and fall of Aulus Vitellius, the last emperor of the Roman civil war of 69 CE. Discover how he became a legend for his lavish feasts, exotic food and extravagant lifestyle.
Vitellius was the third emperor in the Year of the Four Emperors, seizing power after Galba and Otho died. He was a gluttonous and unpopular ruler who was killed by Vespasian's supporters in a bloody coup.
Aulus Vitellius (ad 15–69) was a Roman emperor for a few months in 69, after defeating Otho and Galba, but before being overthrown by Vespasian. Learn about his life, career, and death from various sources and related entries in Oxford Reference.
Jun 25, 2020 · Vitellius was a man of some learning and knowledge of government but little military skill or experience. He served as Roman Emperor from 16 April to 22 December 69 AD.
