69 ⟶ Roman Legions in Germania Superior Rebel Against Galba, Proclaim Vitellius Emperor

January 1 – The Roman legions in Germania Superior refuse to...
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⚔️ Tiberius Suppresses Germanic Rebellions

Tiberius, under order of Emperor Augustus, quells revolts in Germania (AD 1–5).⟶
Tiberius Suppresses Germanic Rebellions (1)
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⚔️ Caligula Levies Legions for German Frontier

Legio XV Primigenia and XXII Primigenia are levied by Caligula for the German frontier.⟶
Caligula Levies Legions for German Frontier (39)
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🛡️ Caligula's Failed German Campaign and Triumph

Caligula's campaign into Germany is stopped by a conspiracy led by Cassius Chaerea. Even though he never even reaches Germany, Caligula proclaims himself victorious and orders a triumph.⟶
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⚔️ Roman Legions in Germania Superior Rebel Against Galba, Proclaim Vitellius Emperor

January 1 – The Roman legions in Germania Superior refuse to swear loyalty to Galba. They rebel and proclaim Vitellius as emperor.⟶
Roman Legions in Germania Superior Rebel Against Galba, Proclaim Vitellius Emperor (69)
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