Vitellius biography for kids
Vitellius biography for kids pdf
Biography for 2nd graders!
| Aulus Vitellius | |
|---|---|
| Roman Emperor | |
| In Power | Apr 19 – Dec 20, 69 |
| Born | Sep 24, 15 Nuceria Alfaterna, Campania |
| Died | Dec 20, 69 (aged 54) Rome, Italy |
| Wife | Petronia Galeria Fundana |
| Father | Lucius Vitellius |
| Mother | Sextilia |
Aulus Vitellius was the third Roman emperor in the Year of the Four Emperors, quickly seizing power after the deaths of Galba and Otho in AD 69.
However, he was not fully accepted by the Romans as emperor and ruled for only 8 months before dying in a barbaric manner at the hands of Vespasian’s supporters. Aside from his swift rise to the throne, he is known for being a gluttonous, obese drunkard who indulged in feasts and gambling.
Vitellius biography for kids
He was generous to his soldiers which only caused them to act unruly. In his early years, he was in the good graces of three previous emperors, namely Caligula, Claudius, and Nero.
Family Life and Background
Lucius Vitellius and Sextilia gave birth to two sons; the first was Aulus Vitellius and the s