Marcus Salvius Otho

Marcus Salvius Otho (Marcus Salvius Otho Caesar Augustus, 28 April 32 –16 April 69 ) was a Roman military commander who became Roman Emperor in 69 CE.^[1] He led a coup against the Emperor Galba, but was defeated in a battle by Vitellius only eight weeks later. He took his own life after the battle. The year 69 was known as the Year of the Four Emperors.

Otho
Emperor of the Roman Empire
Roman coin showing Otho
Reign	15 January 69 – 16 April 69
Predecessor	Galba
Successor	Vitellius
Born	(32-04-28)28 April 32 Ferentium, Italy
Died	16 April 69(69-04-16) (aged 36) Rome
Wife	Poppea Sabina (forced to divorce her by Nero)
Full name Marcus Salvius Otho (from birth to accession); Marcus Salvius Otho Caesar Augustus (as emperor, sometimes also Marcus Salvius Otho Nero Caesar Augustus)
Dynasty	None
Father	Lucius Otho
Mother	Terentia Albia