April 68Reballion of Rebels in New CarthageGalba
Proclaims himself spokesman for the Senate & the people of Rome
Historical records for Roman Empire in 68, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Proclaims himself spokesman for the Senate & the people of Rome
Commits suicide, ending the Julio-Claudian line.
Death of Nero, last of the Julio-Claudian Line of Caesars
Forced to commit suicide during a revolt led by Galba. Faced with desertion by the Praetorians & loss of favor with the Senate
Forces Nero to commit suicide
Forces Nero to commit suicide
Assassinates Fonteius Capito on suspicion of plotting against the new Emperor Galba
Captures Jericho during the Jewish rebellion
Captures the stronghold of the Essenes during the Jewish rebellion
Death of Capito, assassinated by Valens
Nero is sentenced to death by the Senate but commits suicide
Joins the rebellion of Julius Vindex against Emperor Nero
Rebellion in Gaul leads Nero to suicide. Galba & Otho lead a successful revolt against Nero
After Licinianus is named successor Otho leads a plot against Galba
Rebels against Nero in Gaul.
Is declared a public enemy by the Senate.
Enters Rome with the support of Otho Governor of Lusitania in western Spain
Accepts the invitation by Vindex to succeed as Emperor
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome. Names Lucius Calpurnius Piso Licinianus as his successor
Is recognised as emperor after Nero dies.
Nero is sentenced to death by the Senate but commits suicide
Rebellion in Gaul leads Nero to suicide
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