Roman Rulers

Galba

the Old Miser

Century1st c. AD

DynastyYear of Four Emperors

Reign1 year

OriginItalia

DeathAssassinated

ReligionPagan

Galba was a Roman emperor of the Year of Four Emperors dynasty active in the 1st c. AD originally from Italia. Held power for 1 year and was assassinated.

Historical Note

Took the throne at 70 and was killed by the Praetorians after refusing to pay them a bonus.

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