Roman Rulers

Otho

the Dandy

Century1st c. AD

DynastyYear of Four Emperors

Reign1 year

OriginItalia

DeathSuicide

ReligionPagan

Otho 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 took his own life.

Historical Note

Reigned three months. Took his own life rather than continue a civil war that would tear Rome apart.

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