41 ⟶ Claudius Recognized as Roman Emperor by the Senate
January 25 – After a night of negotiation, Claudius is accep...
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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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Italy🗡️ Caligula Assassinated; Claudius Becomes Roman Emperor
January 24
Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel despotism, is assassinated by his disgruntled Praetorian Guards.
Claudius succeeds his nephew, Caligula, as emperor.⟶
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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🏛️ Roman Senate Declares Nero a Public Enemy
The Senate declares Nero as persona non grata.⟶
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Italy🏛️ Roman Senate Recognizes Galba as Emperor
June 9 – The Roman Senate accepts Servius Sulpicius Galba, as Roman Emperor.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeEmperorGalbaSuccessionCrisis of the Roman Empire
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