Otho

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French pope from 1088 to 1099 whose sermons called for the First Crusade (1042-1099)

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After a vain attempt to conciliate Vitellius by the offer of a share in the Empire, Otho, with unexpected vigor, prepared for war. Source: Internet

After Mother accesses some mysterious tarot cards from Earth, the blood flow is reversed and her android "fuel" goes into Otho, giving him super-strength. Source: Internet

As evidenced by his new name, Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, his sponsor for citizenship was Lucius Mestrius Florus, a Roman of consular status whom Plutarch also used as a historical source for his Life of Otho. Source: Internet

Decline and fall Otho He accepted, or appeared to accept, the cognomen of Nero conferred upon him by the shouts of the populace, whom his comparative youth and the effeminacy of his appearance reminded of their lost favourite. Source: Internet

At the same time Vitellius and his armies in Germania had risen in revolt and prepared to march on Rome, intent on overthrowing Otho. Source: Internet

Galba, Otho and Vitellius: Careers and Controversies (Spudasmata: Studien zur Klassichen Philologie und ihren Grenzgebieten) by Charles L. Murison p15 In the resulting battle Vindex was defeated and committed suicide. Source: Internet

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