Plotius Firmus
Praetorian prefect during the year of Four Emperors
About Plotius Firmus
Lived AD 50 – 100. Plotius Firmus was a Roman politician and military personnel.
Plotius Firmus (fl. 1st century AD) was a Roman knight and senator who flourished in the sixties of the first century AD. He started his career in the army as a simple soldier, and in 69 AD, during the reign of Galba he was praefectus vigilum in Rome, helping Otho to oust the emperor. After Galba's seizure of power, he was acclaimed by the soldiers praefectus praetorio, and remained quite popular with the military.
In 84, he was appointed consul suffectus for the nundinum from September to October 84.
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Who was Plotius Firmus?
praetorian prefect during the year of Four Emperors
When was Plotius Firmus born?
Plotius Firmus was born in AD 50.
When did Plotius Firmus die?
Plotius Firmus died in 100.
What was Plotius Firmus's occupation?
Plotius Firmus was a politician and military personnel.
What nationality was Plotius Firmus?
Plotius Firmus was Roman.
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