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The Year of Four Emperors: Revolts and the Fall of Republican Ideals (68-69 CE)

In 68-69 CE, the Roman Empire faced turmoil marked by the Revolt of Vindex and the Year of Four Emperors. Vindex, governor of Gallia Lugdunensis, sparked a revolt against Emperor Nero, leading to his downfall. The power struggle saw Servius Sulpicius Galba, Otho, Aulus Vitellius, and Vespasian rise and fall in quick succession. Each leader's claim to power was defined by military backing and political maneuvering, while traditional Republican values faded. This pivotal period illustrated the transition from the Republic to imperial rule and the army's critical role in determining leadership.

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The Year of Four Emperors: Revolts and the Fall of Republican Ideals (68-69 CE)

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  1. History 107 68-69CE

  2. To recap... • 68CE – revolt of Vindex, governor of Gallia Lugdunensis

  3. 68CE • The revolt of Vindex

  4. 69CE – The year of four emperors • Servius Sulpicius Galba • Otho

  5. 69CE, cont. • Aulus Vitellius • Vespasian

  6. Galba • “Old-style” discipline • Of old Republican lineage

  7. Otho • Governor of Lusitania

  8. Otho

  9. Vitellius • Governor of Lower Germany

  10. Vespasian • Special commander to put down Jewish revolt

  11. Vespasian

  12. Lessons • Army support • Imperial power • The Republican aristocracy is dead

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