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Nero was born at Antium in AD 37, the son of Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus and Agrippina the Younger (great-granddaughter of the emperor Augustus). Nero was three when his father died. [1] By the time Nero turned eleven, his mother married Emperor Claudius, who then adopted Nero as his heir. [2]
Sep 16, 2024 · Nero (born December 15, 37 ce, Antium, Latium—died June 9, 68, Rome) was the fifth Roman emperor (54–68 ce), stepson and heir of the emperor Claudius. He became infamous for his personal debaucheries and extravagances and, on doubtful evidence, for his burning of Rome and persecutions of Christians.
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- Rome burned while he was emperor, and the eagerness with which he rebuilt led many to believe that he was responsible for the fire. He tried to shi...
- His father died when Nero was about three. His mother, Julia Agrippina, poisoned her second husband when Nero was 12. She then married her uncle, t...
- Nero built a palace, the Golden House, which was apparently magnificent, but it was so resented by the public and by his successors that it was alm...
- As Nero's behavior became more erratic—he believed that he could sing Gaul into submission—his enemies became bolder. The Senate condemned him to d...
Jun 29, 2012 · What was Nero’s full name, and when did he reign? Nero's full name was Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, but after Agrippina married Claudius, he became Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus and reigned from 54 to 68 CE.
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Nero was born with the name Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in 37 AD but renamed Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus because his mother, Agrippina the Younger, married Emperor Claudius in 49 AD, who adopted Nero in 50 AD. Nero’s father was violent and died when his son was only three years old.
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Jun 19, 2020 · In AD 50 Agrippina persuaded Claudius to adopt Nero as his own son. This meant that Nero now took precedence over Claudius’ own younger child Britannicus. It was at his adoption that he assumed the name Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus.
Jun 9, 2020 · Full name: Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) Born: 15 December AD 37. Died: 9 June AD 68. Reign: October AD 54 – 9 June AD 68. Predecessor: Claudius. Successor: Galba. Notable family: Agripinna the Younger (mother)
Sep 26, 2023 · Born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in 37 CE, his reign from 54 to 68 CE was marked by both cultural achievements and political turmoil. In this article we will delve into the life, policies, and legacy of Nero, exploring the significant events of his rule and the enduring debates surrounding his legacy.
