Vitellius II (Latin: Aulus Vitellius Lucius Caesar Augustus; 24 September, 768 - 6 June, 820) was Roman Emperor from 818 to 820, serving as co-Emperor for one month prior to his brother's death. Born into a wealthy senatorial family in September, 768, Vitellius was a major military force in the family, proving himself during his father's campaigns in north Africa during the late 8th century. However, after returning to Rome, he decided against further military action, and instead focused on a senatorial occupation, this being around the time of The Anarchy, and alongside his brother during the rule of Tacitus, the Vitellius family became a major political force in the nation.