19 ⟶ Germanicus' Death and Accusation of Piso

Germanicus Julius Caesar, commander in chief of the Roman le...
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⚔️ Germanicus' Death and Accusation of Piso

Germanicus Julius Caesar, commander in chief of the Roman legions in the East and beloved by the legionaries, falls ill and dies. On his deathbed he accuses Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso, the governor of Syria, of poisoning him.⟶
Germanicus' Death and Accusation of Piso (19)
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🏛️ Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso Accused of Poisoning Germanicus

Tiberius, Roman Emperor (AD 14–37)⟶
Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso Accused of Poisoning Germanicus (19)
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💀 Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso's Death

Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso, Roman statesman and governor of Syria (b. 44 BC)⟶
Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso's Death (29)
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🏛️ The Year of the Four Emperors: Roman Imperial Crisis

The Year of the Four Emperors: After Nero's death, Galba, Otho, Vitellius and Vespasian succeed each other as emperor during the year. The year is marked by numerous instances of a breakdown in discipline and mutinous conduct amongst the Roman legions and the praetorian guard.⟶
The Year of the Four Emperors: Roman Imperial Crisis (69)
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