Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Vitelius Biography and Timeline

Follow Vitelius through 5 dated historical records for Roman Empire.

Vitelius, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
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69–69Years on this page

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Battle of Bedriacum, 1st

Emperor · Bedriacum · Warfare / Civil War

Defeats Othos forces then marches on Rome & recognized as Emperor by the Senate

Role range: 0069-0069

Battle of Bedriacum, 2nd

Emperor · Bedriacum · Warfare / Civil War

Vitelius is forced to withdraw to Rome where he is killed in street fighting. Antonius invades Italy & defeats Vitellius at Bedriacum

Role range: 0069-0069

Assassination of Vitelius

Emperor · Warfare / Civil War

Vespasians supporters enter Rome & drag Vitelius through the streets & kill him

Role range: 0069-0069

Death of Vitelius

Emperor · Warfare / Civil War

Death of Vitelius, assassinated

Role range: 0069-0069

Siege of Rome

Emperor · Rome · Warfare / Civil War

Vespasians supporters enter Rome & drag Vitelius through the streets & kill him

Role range: 0069-0069

Records, sources and methodology

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