50 ⟶ Claudius Adopts Nero as Heir
Claudius adopts Nero.
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👑 Nero Adopted by Claudius and Marries Claudia Octavia
June 9 – Nero is adopted by Claudius as his son and marries his 14-year-old daughter Claudia Octavia.⟶
Roman EmpireNeroClaudiusSuccessionMarriageAncient romeMonarchyAdoption
Italy👑 Claudius Names Nero as Successor Over Britannicus
Claudius accepts Nero as his successor, to the detriment of Britannicus, his son by his first wife, Valeria Messalina.⟶
Roman EmpireSuccessionImperial PoliticsClaudiusNeroBritannicusAncient romePolitical Intrigue
Italy👑 Emperor Claudius Dies, Nero Ascends to the Throne
October 13 – Emperor Claudius dies (possibly after being poisoned by Agrippina, his wife and niece), and is succeeded by Nero.⟶
Roman EmpireEmperorNeroClaudiusSuccessionAncient romeImperial HistoryPower Struggles
Italy⚰️ Britannicus's Death Ordered by Nero
February 11 – Britannicus, son of Claudius (b. AD 41)⟶
Roman EmpireNeroBritannicusImperial PoliticsSuccessionAssassinationClaudiusAncient rome
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