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Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (/ ˈ k l ɔː d i ə s /; Latin: [tɪˈbɛriʊs ˈklau̯diʊs ˈkae̯sar au̯ˈɡʊstʊs gɛrˈmaːnɪkʊs]; 1 August 10 BC – 13 October AD 54) was a Roman emperor, ruling from AD 41 to 54.A member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, Claudius was born to Drusus and Antonia Minor at Lugdunum in Roman Gaul, where his father was stationed as a military ...
May 29, 2024 · Claudius (born August 1, 10 bce, Lugdunum [Lyon], Gaul—died October 13, 54 ce) was a Roman emperor (41–54 ce), who extended Roman rule in North Africa and made Britain a province.. Early life. The son of Nero Claudius Drusus, a popular and successful Roman general, and the younger Antonia, he was the nephew of the emperor Tiberius and a grandson of Livia Drusilla, the wife of the emperor ...
Oct 18, 2011 · Claudius, or Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus (10 BCE - 54 CE), was Caligula's uncle (brother to Germanicus) and had always been thought of as being dimwitted (even his own mother agreed with this assessment) which is the reason why some believe he remained alive as long as he did. He drooled, stammered, and limped - an easy target for cruel jokes by the ever-abusive Caligula.
Oct 12, 2014 · Claudius (full name Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus) was the fourth Roman emperor from 41 to 54 A.D. Best know for the successful expansion of Rome into Britain and parts of Africa ...
Claudius was Caligula’s uncle and brother to Germanicus. His maternal grandparents were Mark Antony and Octavia Minor, sister of Augustus, so that he was the great-great grandnephew of Gaius Julius Caesar.The parental grandparents of Claudius were Livia, the third wife of Augustus, and Tiberius Claudius Nero.
Claudius died on 13 October 54 AD after being poisoned, probably on the orders of Agrippina who feared Claudius would appoint Britannicus his heir over her son Nero. Nero became Emperor.
Claudius, in full Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus orig. Tiberius Claudius Nero Germanicus, (born Aug. 1, 10 bc, Lugdunum [Lyon], Gaul—died Oct. 13, ad 54), Roman emperor (ad 41–54). Nephew of Tiberius, Claudius became emperor unexpectedly after Caligula was murdered.Sickly, clumsy, unattractive, and scholarly, he wrote several histories, none of which survive.
Feb 25, 2020 · 1 Claudius became emperor on this wise. After the murder of Gaius the consuls despatched guards to every part of the city and convened the senate on the Capitol, where many and diverse opinions were expressed; for some favoured a democracy, some a monarchy, and some were for choosing one man, and some another. 2 In consequence they spent the rest of the day and the whole night without ...
Nov 14, 2023 · Among the rulers of Rome stands Emperor Claudius, a figure whose reign marked a crucial juncture in the Julio-Claudian dynasty. This article unravels the life, policies, and legacy of Claudius, whose full name was Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus.. From his unexpected ascent to the throne to his contributions to Roman governance and culture, our narrative navigates through the ...
Claudius was hiding behind a curtain in the imperial palace when he was found by a Roman soldier and hailed “imperator.” He was the first emperor to be appointed by the praetorian guard. (Cassius Dio, Roman History, 55.1) 43. Claudius invaded and conquered the island of Britain.
