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History 107. Tiberius and Caligula. The Succession. Tiberius the understudy. The Succession. Mutinies in Germany and Pannonia - 14CE. Imperial Policies. Provinces, not client kingdoms. Imperial Policies. Establishment/continuation of Rhine-Danube frontier maiestas/delatores. Germanicus.
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History 107 Tiberius and Caligula
The Succession • Tiberius the understudy
The Succession • Mutinies in Germany and Pannonia - 14CE
Imperial Policies • Provinces, not client kingdoms
Imperial Policies • Establishment/continuation of Rhine-Danube frontier • maiestas/delatores
Germanicus • Tiberius’ nephew • A potential successor • 14CE: • 14-16CE:
Germanicus • Troublesome command in the near East
Sejanus • ambitious eques • praetorian prefect
Caligula (Gaius) • Tiberius dies • Caligula (grandnephew of Ti.) and Tiberius Gemellus (grandson) are coheirs
Caligula • Popular with army • Wins popular, Senatorial favor at first
Caligula • After illness in 37, alienates Senate • Plans to invade Britain, Germany
Caligula • Client kingdoms, not provinces