First Battle of Bedriacum (69 AD)

First Battle of Bedriacum (Supporters of Otho vs Supporters of Vitellius) took place in 69 AD during Year of the Four Emperors.

Battle facts

• Year: 69 AD
• Date: 0069-04-12
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: Year of the Four Emperors
• Side A: Supporters of Otho
• Side B: Supporters of Vitellius
• Commanders (A): Marcus Otho, Gaius Suetonius Paulinus, Lucius Salvius Otho Titianus
• Commanders (B): Aulus Vitellius, Aulus Caecina Alienus, Fabius Valens
• Outcome: Victory for Vitellius
• Coordinates: 45.133°, 10.450°

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