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Definition

Galba was Roman emperor from June 68 to January 69 CE. With the death of Emperor Nero on June 9, 68 CE, the Julio-Claudian dynasty officially ended, leaving the Roman Empire without a clear successor to the throne. With the assistance of the army, Galba, governor-general of Spain, quickly rose to fill the void.

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Timeline

  • 24 Dec 3 BCE
    Birth of Emperor Galba.
  • 40 CE - 42 CE
    Galba commands legion in Upper Germany.
  • 44 CE - 45 CE
    Galba is proconsul of Africa.
  • 49 CE
    Galba withdraws from public service.
  • 60 CE
    Galba becomes governor-general of Spain.
  • 8 Jun 68 CE - 15 Jan 69 CE
    Reign of Roman Emperor Galba.
  • 9 Jun 68 CE
    Death of Nero and Galba assumes throne.
  • 15 Jan 69 CE
    Emperor Galba is assassinated.
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