Roman Rulers

Vitellius

the Glutton

Century1st c. AD

DynastyYear of Four Emperors

Reign1 year

OriginItalia

DeathKilled in battle

ReligionPagan

Vitellius was a Roman emperor of the Year of Four Emperors dynasty active in the 1st c. AD originally from Italia. Held power for 1 year and was killed in battle.

Historical Note

Famous gourmand whose feasts were legendary. Murdered, dragged through the streets, thrown in the Tiber.

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