Roman Emperors · Question

Who was the first emperor in the Year of the Four Emperors? (r. 68-69 AD)

Answer

Galba

The story behind the answer

Galba is correct because he became emperor immediately after Nero’s suicide in 68 AD, making him the first ruler of the chaotic Year of the Four Emperors. Proclaimed by his legions in Hispania, Galba marched on Rome and took power, but his austere reforms and refusal to pay the Praetorian Guard a promised bonus quickly cost

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