Reballion of Rebels in New Carthage
Proclaims himself spokesman for the Senate & the people of Rome
Historical events in 68
21 historical records
April 681 historical events
June 681 historical events
Death of Nero
Nero commits suicide near Rome on June 9, 68, bringing the Julio-Claudian dynasty to an end.
September 682 historical events
Death of Galba
Forces Nero to commit suicide
Suicide
Forces Nero to commit suicide
Death of Galba
Nero is sentenced to death by the Senate but commits suicide
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome. Names Lucius Calpurnius Piso Licinianus as his successor
Suicide
Nero is sentenced to death by the Senate but commits suicide
Succession
Is recognised as emperor after Nero dies.
Revolt of Vindex
The revolt of Gaius Julius Vindex in Gaul helps trigger the political collapse of Nero's regime.
Senate Condemnation
The Roman Senate declares Nero a public enemy during the collapse of his regime in 68.
Revolt of Vindex
Rebels against Nero in Gaul.
Assassination of Fonteius Capito
Assassinates Fonteius Capito on suspicion of plotting against the new Emperor Galba
Death of Fabius Valens
Death of Capito, assassinated by Valens
Reballion of Julius Vindex against Emperor Nero
Joins the rebellion of Julius Vindex against Emperor Nero
Reballion of Rebels in Rome
After Licinianus is named successor Otho leads a plot against Galba
Siege of Rome
Enters Rome with the support of Otho Governor of Lusitania in western Spain
Succession
Accepts the invitation by Vindex to succeed as Emperor
Reballion of Rebels in Gaul leads Nero to suicide
Rebellion in Gaul leads Nero to suicide. Galba & Otho lead a successful revolt against Nero
Suicide
Rebellion in Gaul leads Nero to suicide
Capture of Jericho
Captures Jericho during the Jewish rebellion
Capture of Qumran
Captures the stronghold of the Essenes during the Jewish rebellion