Servius Sulpicius Galba, also called, was Roman Emperor from June 8, 68 until his death. He was the first emperor of the Year of the Four Emperors.

Galba's primary concern during his brief reign was in restoring state finances, and to this end he undertook a number of unpopular measures, the most dangerous of which was his refusal to pay the praetorians the reward promised in his name. Galba scorned the notion that soldiers should be "bribed" for their loyalty. He further disgusted the mob by his meanness and dislike of pomp and display. His advanced age had destroyed his energy, and he was entirely in the hands of favourites. Three of these — Titus Vinius, who became Galba's colleague as consul, Cornelius Laco, the commander of the Praetorian Guard and Galba's freedman Icelus Marcianus — were said to virtually control the emperor.[citation needed] The three were called "the three pedagogues" because of their influence on Galba. All this made the new emperor gravely unpopular.... More • http://en.wikipedia. ... wiki/Galba View • Books • Images • Videos • Search Related • Roman Emperors • Royalty • Soldiers • Assassinated • Capricorn • December 24 • Italy • Roman Age • Romans • Rome • Rulers • People