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Galba (Servius Sulpicius Galba) , 3 BC-AD 69, Roman emperor (AD 68-AD 69). He distinguished himself in a political and military career as praetor (AD 20), governor of Aquitania, consul (AD 33), commander in Gaul, and governor of Hispania Tarraconensis (AD 60). In AD 68 an insurrection against Nero broke out, and Galba was proclaimed emperor by his soldiers. Nero committed suicide, and Galba succeeded him. A few months after his reign began, a rebellion led by Otho took place. Galba was killed, and Otho succeeded him. Galba's brief reign was distinguished by an honest but parsimonious... Read more

Galba
Galba ( c. 3 bc–ad 69), Roman emperor ad 68–9. The successor to Nero, he aroused hostility by his severity and parsimony and was murdered in a conspiracy organized by his successor Otho in the Year of the Four Emperors . Read more

Galba
in full Servius Galba Caesar Augustus orig. Servius Sulpicius Galba (born Dec. 24, 3 —died Jan. 15, 69, Rome) Roman emperor...suicide. After being accepted as emperor by the Senate, Galba executed many important Romans, including some responsible... Read more

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