48 ⟶ Claudius Marries Agrippina the Younger
After the execution of his wife Messalina, Claudius gets sen...
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💍 Claudius Marries Agrippina the Younger
After the execution of his wife Messalina, Claudius gets senatorial approval to marry his niece, Agrippina the Younger.⟶
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Italy👑 Claudius Marries Agrippina, Agrippina Gains Power
Emperor Claudius marries his niece Agrippina the Younger (approximate date), and most of the real power falls to Agrippina.⟶
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Italy🏛️ Agrippina Accuses Lucius Silanus of Incest, Leading to His Death
Agrippina the Younger charges Octavia's first fiancé Lucius Junius Silanus Torquatus with incest. He is brought before the Senate, and sentenced to death.⟶
Roman EmpireIntrigueClaudiusAgrippina the YoungerAncient romeSuccessionImperial Court
Italy👑 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.⟶
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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⚰️ Agrippina the Younger Allegedly Poisons Claudius's Successor
Claudius, Roman Emperor (AD 41–54)⟶
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