Classical Studies 2902A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Claudius, Flavian Dynasty, Tiberius

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2902A/B
• Professor: Alexander Meyer

Document Summary

Vespasian and the crisis of the 3rd century. Governor of gaul lugdensis and was gallic by blood: vindex was a member of the senatorial class because of claudius, but because of his background as he did not have a support network. Claudius (cid:449)as su(cid:272)(cid:272)essful i(cid:374) getti(cid:374)g gaul"s ad(cid:373)itted i(cid:374)to. Incites revolt in 68 ce due to the taxation of gaul and nero tyranny: vindex however, had no ambition to become emperor. He did not have the power to persuaded the senate, so he found galba who was governor of hispania. Galba was not ideal for the rebellion due to his age but had a respectable lineage that went back 200. Galba took along otto he had a pro(cid:271)le(cid:373) (cid:449)ith nero (cid:271)e(cid:272)ause of his relatio(cid:374)ship (cid:449)ith nero"s e(cid:454)-wife and his exile: otto was the governor of modern day portugal. Otto was exiled by nero due this relationship.