The Resume

(April 28, 32-April 16, 69)
Born in Viterbo, Italy
Birth name was Marcus Salvius Otho
Roman Emperor (January 15-April 16, 69)
Second ruler during the Year of the Four Emperors

Why he might be annoying:

He was a reckless and extravagant spender.
He wore a wig.
He supported Galba in his revolt against Nero only to stab Galba in the back six months later and claim the throne himself.

Why he might not be annoying:

Nero stole his wife, then exiled him to Portugal.
After losing a battle to his successor Vitellius, he decided to avoid prolonging the civil war by committing suicide.
Before dying, he told his soldiers, 'It is far more just for one to perish for all, than many for one.'

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Ancient Times
• Ancient Times: Rome
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 25]
• I Committed Suicide
• I Died in My 30s (Ranked: 36)
• I was Cremated
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Profiles 27501-27750 (Ranked: 27650)
• Roman Emperors
• Short Reigns

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 41 Votes: 51.22% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 78.57% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 169 Votes: 42.60% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 73 Votes: 50.68% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 15 Votes: 86.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 72 Votes: 63.89% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 104 Votes: 64.42% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 210 Votes: 66.19% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 20 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying