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Galba, born Servius Sulpicius Galba, was a Roman emperor who ruled for 7 months in AD 68-69, following the suicide of Emperor Nero. He was a member of a wealthy family and held various positions, including praetor, consul, and governor of several provinces. Galba's reign was marked by his physical weakness and apathy, leading to his rule being dominated by favorites. He was the first emperor in the Year of the Four Emperors, a period of civil war and instability in the Roman Empire.