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Birth of Nero
Nero is born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus on 15th December 37AD in Antium. -
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Nero is adopted by Emperor Claudius
Nero takes his familiar name when he is adopted by his great-uncle Claudius after his mother Aggripina marries him. He becomes Claudius' heir and successor. -
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Marriage of Nero and Claudia Octavia
When Nero turns 16, he marries Claudia Octavia, Claudius' daughter, which helps to cement his place as a firm figure in the political structure of Rome. -
Period: 54 to 68
Nero's reign as Emperor
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59
Death of Agrippina
Nero kills his mother with this understood to be because of their conflict surrounding Nero's affair with Poppaea Sabina. According to Suetonius, Nero organised the ship she was travelling in to sink, and after she swam to shore, she was executed and her death reported as a suicide. -
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Great Fire of Rome
Many historical reports suggest Nero started the fire to hide his violence against the Christian population, but later describe his huge generosity in providing help to those affected. The tragedy is a controversial point in the life of Nero. -
68
Death of Emperor Nero
Nero commits suicide after hearing orders for his execution. With his death comes the death of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty.
