69 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 30s 40s 50s – 60s – 70s 80s 90s |
| Years: | 66 67 68 – 69 – 70 71 72 |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 69 LXIX |
| Ab urbe condita | 822 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4819 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −524 |
| Berber calendar | 1019 |
| Buddhist calendar | 613 |
| Burmese calendar | −569 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5577–5578 |
| Chinese calendar | 戊辰年 (Earth Dragon) 2765 or 2705 — to — 己巳年 (Earth Snake) 2766 or 2706 |
| Coptic calendar | −215 – −214 |
| Discordian calendar | 1235 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 61–62 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3829–3830 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 125–126 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3169–3170 |
| Holocene calendar | 10069 |
| Iranian calendar | 553 BP – 552 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 570 BH – 569 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 69 LXIX |
| Korean calendar | 2402 |
| Minguo calendar | 1843 before ROC 民前1843年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1399 |
| Seleucid era | 380/381 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 611–612 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳土龙年 (male Earth-Dragon) 195 or −186 or −958 — to — 阴土蛇年 (female Earth-Snake) 196 or −185 or −957 |
The year 69 AD was a very busy time in the Roman Empire. It was known as the "Year of the Four Emperors" because four different leaders became emperor in a short time. After Emperor Nero died, there was a lot of fighting for power. This period showed how unstable the Roman Empire could be when there was no clear leader.
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Key Events of 69 AD
The Year of Four Emperors
After Emperor Nero died, four different men ruled as emperor in just one year. This was a very unusual and chaotic time for Rome.
- First, Galba became emperor. He was an older general.
- Then, Otho took over.
- After Otho, Vitellius became emperor.
- Finally, Vespasian became the emperor and brought stability back to Rome.
Important Changes and Battles
- January 15 – Otho took control in Rome and said he was the new Roman Emperor. He ruled for about three months.
- April 2 – Galba, who was a governor in Spain, declared himself a special leader of Rome. This was a big deal because he broke the line of emperors that started with Caesar and Augustus. However, Galba was killed by the Praetorian Guard, who were the emperor's special soldiers. They supported Otho instead.
- April 14 – In the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius's armies defeated Otho's armies.
- April 17 – After his victory at Bedriacum, Vitellius became the new Roman emperor.
- First Jewish–Roman War – While all this was happening in Rome, Vespasian was leading Roman armies in a war against the Jewish people. He began to surround the city of Jerusalem. Later, after Vespasian became emperor, his son Titus captured Jerusalem.
- October 24 – In the Second Battle of Bedriacum, Vespasian's supporters, led by Antonius Primus, defeated Vitellius's armies.
- December 21 – Vespasian officially became the Roman Emperor. He started the Flavian family line of emperors.
The Batavian Rebellion
- The Batavians, a group of people living in what is now the Netherlands, started a rebellion against the Roman Empire. They were led by Gaius Julius Civilis.
People Born in 69 AD
- Polycarp of Smyrna, who later became a Christian saint.
People Who Died in 69 AD
- January – Locusta, a famous poison maker.
- January 15 – Galba, a Roman Emperor.
- April 15 – Otho, a Roman Emperor.
- December 22 – Vitellius, a Roman Emperor, was killed by Vespasian's army.
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