Otho roman emperor biography samples
Otho roman emperor biography samples!
| Otho | |
|---|---|
| Roman Emperor | |
| In Power | Jan 15 – Apr 16, 69 |
| Born | Apr 28, 32 Ferentium, Italy |
| Died | Apr 16, 69 (aged 36) Brescello |
| Wife | Poppaea Sabina |
| Father | Lucius Salvius Otho |
| Mother | Albia Terentia |
Marcus Otho was the second Roman Emperor to rule during the Year of the Four Emperors, reigning for only three months in 69, from January 15 until his suicide on April 16.
He was born Marcus Salvius Otho on April 28, 32.
Family Background
Marcus Otho’s ancestors came from a distinguished clan in the town of Ferentiuma with a lineage from the princes of Etruria.
Trajan
His parents were Lucius Otho and Albia Terentia and his brother was Lucius Titianus. His grandfather, Marcus Salvius Otho, was a senator under the guidance of Livia Augusta but only remained in the grade of praetor.
Otho’s father, Lucius Otho, had high-status relationships due to his mother’s connections.
He was held in high regard by Tiberius, the second Roman emperor after Au