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WI: Emperor Corbulo



One of the early Roman Empire's best generals, Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo, was known for successful campaigns on the Rhine and in Armenia. He was loyal to a fault and committed suicide at Emperor Nero's command in 67 AD. What if instead we make Corbulo a bit more ambitious. So at the conclusion of his eastern campaigns we have Corbulo, with the support of his men, declare himself emperor. Do you think his play for the throne would be successful? Could he be similar to Vespasian or go the way of Galba, Otho, Vitellius?

Cassius Dio: “Corbulo, in spite of the large force that he enjoyed, did not rebel and was never accused of rebellion. He might easily have been made emperor, since men thoroughly detested Nero but all admired him [Corbulo] in every way.”
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