Gaius Iulius Vindex
One of the usurpers of the throne in the Roman Empire during the Civil War.
Born around 25 AD.
Assassinated around 68 AD. /???/
After the assassination of Nero on 9 June 68 AD, who was murdered without an heir and thus the end of the reign of the Julian-Claudian dynasty, hard times began for the population and the struggle for the throne between several candidates. One of the usurpers and candidates for the throne was Gaius Iulius Vindex.
According to historians, he came from the Gallic royal family and was born in Aquitania. During the reign of Nero, he held high state offices such as senator, praetor and, before his death, he held the office of governor in Gaul Lugdunensis and his seat was in Lugdunum /today's Lion/.
His life was also changed by the assassination of Nero, but just before his death in March 68 AD he attempted to usurp power and declare himself ruler. When they proclaimed their commander Galba as emperor on 8 June 68 AD, the troops in Hispania refused obedience. He was defeated by Lucius Verginius Rufus.
His attempt to rule was short-lived like that of the other pretenders to the throne. According to historians, his intention was to create a Gallic empire on the principle of the Augustan Empire. /???/ One of the virtues of his revolt was that it kicked off the rebellion against Nero that spelled his end. No conclusions can be drawn especially during the civil war from which Vespasian and his son Titus of the Flavian dynasty eventually emerged victorious.
One of the usurpers of the throne in the Roman Empire during the Civil War.
Born around 25 AD.
Assassinated around 68 AD. /???/
After the assassination of Nero on 9 June 68 AD, who was murdered without an heir and thus the end of the reign of the Julian-Claudian dynasty, hard times began for the population and the struggle for the throne between several candidates. One of the usurpers and candidates for the throne was Gaius Iulius Vindex.
According to historians, he came from the Gallic royal family and was born in Aquitania. During the reign of Nero, he held high state offices such as senator, praetor and, before his death, he held the office of governor in Gaul Lugdunensis and his seat was in Lugdunum /today's Lion/.
His life was also changed by the assassination of Nero, but just before his death in March 68 AD he attempted to usurp power and declare himself ruler. When they proclaimed their commander Galba as emperor on 8 June 68 AD, the troops in Hispania refused obedience. He was defeated by Lucius Verginius Rufus.
His attempt to rule was short-lived like that of the other pretenders to the throne. According to historians, his intention was to create a Gallic empire on the principle of the Augustan Empire. /???/ One of the virtues of his revolt was that it kicked off the rebellion against Nero that spelled his end. No conclusions can be drawn especially during the civil war from which Vespasian and his son Titus of the Flavian dynasty eventually emerged victorious.
