Nero, Claudius Caesar (Reign: 54-68 AD)
Nero was born in Antium on December 15th, 37 to Gnaeus Domitius and Agrippina. He became Emperor after his adoptive father, Emperor Claudius, had been poisoned by Nero's mother.
He was a passionate fan of art, music and theater. He established several festivals and supported many artists. However, he also excelled in the art of conspiracy. He poisoned his step-brother, Britannicus, and in 59 AD ordered to kill his own mother, whose influence he opposed. After his activities and the wars in Britannia and Parthia had emptied the state treasury he executed rich senators and confiscated their fortune. As the reign of terror continued, the spirit of disloyalty extended to the army. Following a series of military mutinies Nero, hated by all, took his own life on June 9th, 68.
|
Cart