Avitus' Gallic supporters may still have recognised him as emperor, despite his deposition.

The Roman senate, after a short opposition, decided to recognize him as emperor.

Egypt recognized Marcus as emperor again by July 28, 175.

Wang Lin recognized Xiao Yuanming as emperor, although he remained relatively independent in his military actions.

Otho was recognised as emperor by the Senate that same day.

On the news of Otho's suicide, Vitellius was recognized as emperor by the Senate.

Michael was recognized as emperor a few weeks later, restoring the Byzantine Empire.

Romulus' reign was never recognized as emperor except by his father's troops.

Vitellius continued his march on Rome, where he made a triumphal entry and was recognized as emperor by the Senate.

Li Keyong and several other warlords inimical to Zhu refused to recognize him as emperor.