53 ⟶ Claudius Names Nero as Successor Over Britannicus
Claudius accepts Nero as his successor, to the detriment of ...
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🏛️ Claudius Recognized as Roman Emperor by the Senate
January 25 – After a night of negotiation, Claudius is accepted as emperor by the Senate.⟶
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👑 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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Italy⚰️ Britannicus's Death Ordered by Nero
February 11 – Britannicus, son of Claudius (b. AD 41)⟶
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Italy🔪 Nero's Mother Agrippina Murdered
March 23 – Agrippina the Younger, mother of Nero (b. AD 15)⟶
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