Vitellius (German commander)

Also known as: Vitellius · Family: German · Role: commander · First appears: Book VII, Chapter 4

Around 70, while Vespasian was near Alexandria and Titus was besieging Jerusalem, Vitellius served as a German commander alongside Classicus. Together they incited the Germans to rebel against Roman rule, encouraging them with hopes of an innovation they had long openly desired; the opportunity led them to declare their intentions, and the multitude received the news gladly.

Relationship record

Life events

• c. 70 · Classicus and Vitellius incite the Germans to rebel against Roman rule.(Book VII, Chapter 4)
  • With: Classicus
  • “Classicus 6 also, and Vitellius, two of their commanders, puffed them up with such hopes. These had for a long time been openly desirous of such an innovation, and were induced by the present opportunity to venture upon the declaration of their sentiments; the multitude was also ready; and when these men told them of what they intended to attempt, that news was gladly received by them.”

Book VII, Chapter 4

• with Classicus (They were co-commanders and jointly encouraged the revolt.) “Classicus 6 also, and Vitellius, two of their commanders, puffed them up with such hopes. These had for a long time been openly desirous of such an innovation, and were induced by the present opportunity to venture upon the declaration of their sentiments”

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Extracted from the original text of The Wars of the Jews; Or, The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem. Made with Rho MD.