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