Galba

AncientEmperorRoman Empire-3 — 69

First emperor of the Year of the Four Emperors.

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Quick Facts

Born

3 BCE

Died

Country

Roman Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)35

Leadership (15%)37

Strategy (15%)25

Total Score33.8

Galba — Complete Timeline

68 AD

Proclamation as EmperorPolitical Action◆ Major

Galba was proclaimed emperor by the Roman Senate after the suicide of Nero. He was governor of Hispania Tarraconensis and had rebelled against Nero. His accession ended the Julio-Claudian dynasty and began the Year of the Four Emperors.

Year of the Four EmperorsNeroProclamation

Impact: national

69 AD

Assassination of GalbaPolitical Action◆ Major

Galba was murdered by Praetorian Guards in the Roman Forum after adopting Lucius Calpurnius Piso as his successor. His unpopularity and failure to pay the Praetorians led to his overthrow by Otho. This event triggered a series of civil wars.

AssassinationPraetorian GuardOtho

Impact: nationaltragic