Year of the Four Emperors and the Rise of Vespasian (69 CE)

1. Rhine legions refuse oath to Galba

   Jan 1, 69Labels: Germania Superior, Roman Legions

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2. Vitellius proclaimed emperor by Germania Inferior

   Jan 2, 69Labels: Germania Inferior, Aulus Vitellius

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3. Galba adopts Piso Licinianus as heir

   Jan 10, 69Labels: Galba, Piso Licinianus

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4. Galba and Piso assassinated in Rome

   Jan 15, 69Labels: Praetorian Guard, Galba, Piso Licinianus

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5. Otho proclaimed emperor after coup

   Jan 15, 69Labels: Otho, Rome

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6. First Battle of Bedriacum defeats Otho

   Apr 14, 69Labels: Battle of, Vitellius

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7. Otho commits suicide after defeat

   Apr 16, 69Labels: Otho

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8. Vitellius recognized as emperor by Senate

   Jul 1, 69Labels: Senate, Vitellius

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9. Egypt swears allegiance to Vespasian

   Jul 1, 69Labels: Egypt, Tiberius Julius

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10. Judaean legions acclaim Vespasian

    Jul 3, 69Labels: Judaea, Vespasian

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11. Danubian legions declare for Vespasian

    Aug 1, 69Labels: Danubian Armies, Moesia

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12. Second Battle of Bedriacum breaks Vitellian army

    Oct 24, 69Labels: Second Bedriacum, Flavian Forces

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13. Vitellius killed as Flavian forces enter Rome

    Dec 20, 69Labels: Vitellius, Flavian Troops

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14. Senate confers imperial authority on Vespasian

    Dec 21, 69Labels: Senate, Vespasian

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