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'Otho', (32-69AD), 1830. Otho (32-69AD) Roman emperor for three months, from 15 January to 16 April 69, a noble from the Etruscan family, friend and courtier of Nero, he allied with Galba who he murdered, and was second emperor of the Year of the Four Emperors until the Battle of Bedriacum after which he committed suicide and Vitellius took his place. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830]