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Otho, Marcus Salvius
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pronunciation:
[othoh]
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| Roman emperor for three months (69). Emperor Nero took Otho's wife for his mistress, and later married her. He was sent to govern Lusitania (58–68), and joined Galba in his revolt against Nero (68). When he was not proclaimed Galba's successor, he rose against the new emperor, who was slain. Otho was recognized as emperor everywhere except in Germany. Aulus Vitellius marched on Italy, defeated Otho's forces, and Otho committed suicide. |
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