Year Of The Four Emperors
Year of the Four EmperorsRoman Empire 69 ADRoman civil warGalba Otho Vitellius Vespasianimperial succession crisis
The Year of the Four Emperors in 69 AD was a tumultuous period in Roman history, marked by civil war and the rapid succession of four different emperors: Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and eventually Vespasian. This chaotic year profoundly impacted the Roman Empire, following Nero's suicide and preceding the stability of the Flavian dynasty.