Tiberius Claudius Nero Caesar (d. 37)

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Biography

Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus was Roman emperor from AD 14 until 37. He succeeded his stepfather Augustus, the first Roman emperor. Tiberius was born in Rome in 42 BC to politician Tiberius Claudius Nero and his wife, Livia Drusilla. In 38 BC, Livia divorced Nero and married Augustus. Following the untimely deaths of Augustus's two grandsons and adopted heirs, Gaius and Lucius Caesar, Tiberius was designated Augustus's successor. Prior to this, Tiberius had proved himself an able diplomat and one of the most successful Roman generals. His conquests of Pannonia, Dalmatia, Raetia, and (temporarily) parts of Germania laid the foundations for the empire's northern frontier.

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42 BC Birth

Born Tiberius Claudius Nero in Rome. His mother Livia divorced his father and married Octavian (the future Augustus) when Tiberius was three. He grew up in the household of Rome's first emperor but always felt like an outsider.

Did growing up as an outsider in Augustus's household make you bitter? Was your mother Livia the most powerful person in your life? Did you resent being the heir by default?

9 Event

Conquered Pannonia and Dalmatia in brutal campaigns. His military record was impeccable. But Augustus kept passing him over as heir, preferring his grandsons Gaius and Lucius. Both died young.

How did impeccable military service feel when Augustus kept passing you over? Was conquering Pannonia and Dalmatia enough for recognition? Did the deaths of Gaius and Lucius feel like fate or just tragedy?

14 Event

Became emperor after Augustus's death, the designated heir by default. Already 55. Suspicious, withdrawn, and weary of politics. The Senate loathed him. He loathed them back.

What was it like becoming emperor at 55 after being unwanted? Did the Senate's hatred surprise you or confirm what you always knew? Were you suspicious because of experience or nature?

26 Life

Withdrew to Capri, leaving Rome's administration to Sejanus, his prefect. Ruled by letter for 11 years. Ancient sources claimed debauchery on the island, though how much is true and how much is hostile gossip remains debated.

Why withdraw to Capri for 11 years? Was ruling by letter freedom or isolation? How much of the debauchery stories is true?

37 Death

Died at Misenum at 77. Some sources say he was smothered with a pillow by Caligula's ally Macro. Others say natural causes. Few mourned him. Caligula succeeded him immediately.

Were you aware of the plot against you? Does it matter if you died of natural causes or murder? What would you want Romans to know about your reign?

Artifacts (15)

Il volto di Tiberio: saggio di critica iconografica

1955

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Jermaine

1972

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Come into My Life

1973

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My Name Is Jermaine

1976

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Feel the Fire

1977

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Frontiers

1978

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Let's Get Serious

1980

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I Like Your Style

1981

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Let Me Tickle Your Fancy

1982

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Dynamite

1984

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Precious Moments

1986

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Don't Take It Personal

1989

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You Said

1991

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I Wish You L.O.V.E

2012

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You Are Not Alone: The Musical Live

2014

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