Who started the revolt against Nero in 68 AD?
Gaius Julius Vindex, legate of Gallia Lugdunensis, initiated the revolt against Nero in the winter of 67 and 68. He sought support from other governors but did not covet the Empire for himself.
Questions about Year of the Four Emperors
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was Galba proclaimed emperor during the Year of the Four Emperors?
The Senate declared Galba emperor on the 9th of June 68 after Nymphidius Sabinus convinced the Praetorian Guard to abandon Nero. Galba completed his journey to Rome during the first half of October 68.
How long did Otho rule as emperor before committing suicide?
Otho served as emperor for little more than three months before he committed suicide following his defeat at the First Battle of Bedriacum. The Senate recognized him as emperor on the day of Galba's murder.
On what date did the Senate acknowledge Vespasian as emperor?
The Senate acknowledged Vespasian as emperor on the 21st of December 69 after forces led by Marcus Antonius Primus won the Second Battle of Bedriacum in October. Vespasian had been acclaimed emperor in Alexandria on the 1st of July 69.
Which legions supported Vitellius against Otho and later Vespasian?
Vitellius received support from the finest legions of the Empire, including I Germanica and XXI Rapax, which were veterans of the Germanic Wars. These Rhine legions initially rejected Vespasian until negotiations concluded their surrender in 70 AD.