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Otho (32-69)

"Otho (/ˈoʊθoʊ/; Marcus Otho Caesar Augustus, né Salvius;[a] 28 April 32 – 16 April 69) 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.

A member of a noble Etruscan family, Otho was initially a friend and courtier of the young emperor Nero until he was effectively banished to the governorship of the remote province of Lusitania in 58 following his wife Poppaea Sabina´s affair with Nero. After a period of moderate rule in the province, he allied himself with Galba, the governor of neighbouring Hispania Tarraconensis, during the revolts of 68. He accompanied Galba on his march to Rome, but revolted and murdered Galba at the start of the next year." - (en.wikipedia.org 21.06.2020)

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was born Ferento April 28, 32 CE
committed suicide April 16, 69 CE
father of Lucius Otho
son of Lucius Otho

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official Governor Lusitania 58-68 CE
official Emperor Ancient Rome 15.01.69 bis 16.04.69 n. Chr.

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