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Vitellius

Eighth Roman Emperor (69)

PersonDied aged 54humanQ1417

Also known as Aulus Vitellius Germanicus

Born: September 24, 15
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1.Stated in The Twelve Caesars
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, September 7, 15
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1.Stated in The Twelve Caesars
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Died: December 22, 69
Birthplace: Nuceria
Place of death: Rome
Citizenship: Ancient Rome
Occupation: politician
, military personnel
Positions held: Roman emperor(0069–0069)
, ancient Roman senator
, Roman consul
Spouse: Petronia
, Galeria Fundana

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Aulus Vitellius was Roman emperor, ruling 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 Four Emperors. Vitellius added the honorific title Germanicus to his name instead of Caesar upon his accession. Like his predecessor, Otho, Vitellius attempted to rally public support to his cause by honoring and imitating Nero who remained popular in the empire.

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RRenaissance bronze bust of the so-called Vitelliusbust in Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Venice, Italy

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