Battle between the forces of rival Roman emperors Otho and Vitellius (69 AD)
| Battle of 'Forum Julii' |
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| Date | 69 AD |
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| Result |
Othonian victory |
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| Belligerents |
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Supporters of Otho |
Supporters of Vitellius |
| Commanders and leaders |
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Suedius Clemens |
Julius Classicus, Fabius Valens (not present at battle) |
| Strength |
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Unknown, but significantly larger than the opposition |
Approx. 19,000 infantry and 24,000 cavalry |
| Casualties and losses |
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Unknown |
Exact numbers unknown, but a significant amount of infantry is included |
The Battle of Forum Julii was fought between the armies of the rival Roman emperors Otho and Vitellius forces in early 69 AD. It is described by Tacitus in his Histories at 2.14-15. The exact location of this battle is not mentioned by the historian, however, he alludes to its taking place in Gallia Narbonensis, possibly near modern Fréjus.
