53 ⟶ Nero Adopted by Claudius and Marries Claudia Octavia

June 9 – Nero is adopted by Claudius as his son and marries ...
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👑 Claudius Adopts Nero as Heir

Claudius adopts Nero.⟶
Claudius Adopts Nero as Heir (50)
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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.⟶
Nero Adopted by Claudius and Marries Claudia Octavia (53)
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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.⟶
Claudius Names Nero as Successor Over Britannicus (53)
Roman EmpireSuccessionImperial PoliticsClaudiusNeroBritannicusAncient romePolitical Intrigue
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👑 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.⟶
Emperor Claudius Dies, Nero Ascends to the Throne (54)
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👑 Execution of Claudia Antonia

Claudia Antonia, daughter of Claudius (b. AD 30)⟶
Execution of Claudia Antonia (69)
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