Battle of Vesontio (68)

The Battle of Vesontio was a conflict in 68 AD in which Lucius Verginius Rufus defeated Gaius Julius Vindex.

Vindex had rebelled against the Emperor Nero and declared his allegiance to Galba.

Verginius advanced against him and a battle between their two forces took place near Vesontio (modern Besançon).

[2] Vindex was defeated in the resulting battle and subsequently committed suicide.

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