Gaius Fonteius Capito
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Gaius Fonteius Capito was a consul of the Roman Empire
on 59
, succeeding Nero
. As governor of Lower Germany, he drove Julius Civilis to rebellion in 69
. He was replaced by Vitellius
under Galba
.
Roman Empire
The Roman Empire was the post-Republican period of the ancient Roman civilization, characterised by an autocratic form of government and large territorial holdings in Europe and around the Mediterranean....
on 59
59
Year 59 was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Capito of Apronianus and Capito...
, succeeding Nero
Nero
Nero , was Roman Emperor from 54 to 68, and the last in the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Nero was adopted by his great-uncle Claudius to become his heir and successor, and succeeded to the throne in 54 following Claudius' death....
. As governor of Lower Germany, he drove Julius Civilis to rebellion in 69
69
Year 69 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Augustus and Rufinus...
. He was replaced by Vitellius
Vitellius
Vitellius , was Roman Emperor for eight months, from 16 April to 22 December 69. Vitellius was acclaimed Emperor following the quick succession of the previous emperors Galba and Otho, in a year of civil war known as the Year of the Four Emperors...
under Galba
Galba
Galba , was Roman Emperor for seven months from 68 to 69. Galba was the governor of Hispania Tarraconensis, and made a bid for the throne during the rebellion of Julius Vindex...
.