AD 69Oct, 24
Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Marcus Antonius Primus, the commander of the Danube armies, loyal to Vespasian, defeat the forces of Emperor Vitellius.
The Battle of Bedriacum refers to two battles fought during the Year of the Four Emperors (AD 69) near the village of Bedriacum (now Calvatone), about 35 kilometers (22 mi) from the town of Cremona in northern Italy. The fighting in fact took place between Bedriacum and Cremona, and the battles are sometimes called "First Cremona" and "Second Cremona".
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Events on AD 69
- 14Apr
Battle of Bedriacum
Vitellius, commander of the Rhine armies, defeats Emperor Otho in the Battle of Bedriacum and seizes the throne. - 21Dec
Year of the Four Emperors
The Roman Senate declares Vespasian emperor of Rome, the last in the Year of the Four Emperors. - 22Dec
Gemonian stairs
Emperor Vitellius is captured and murdered at the Gemonian stairs in Rome.