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Tiberius and Domitain. By Matt Koplow PD 4B. Tiberius Claudius Nero. Born in 42 BC Born into an aristocratic family Father Ti. Claudius Nero Mother Livia Drusilla. Obtaining Power. Livia Drusilla divorced father and married Octavian the later Augustus
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Tiberius andDomitain By Matt Koplow PD 4B
Tiberius Claudius Nero • Born in 42 BC • Born into an aristocratic family • Father Ti. Claudius Nero • Mother Livia Drusilla
Obtaining Power • Livia Drusilla divorced father and married Octavian the later Augustus • Augustus wanted grandsons to be heirs, but they died. • Tiberius reluctantly became successor • Tiberius reigned from 14-37 AD
Social Programs • Tiberius did not start any social programs • Instead he just continued the programs started by Augustus. • This hurt the people • The government was corrupt
Tiberius fought in: Gaul Germany Pannovia Illyricum He had a post as an officer in Cantabria Military Campaigns
Lost Power • Tiberius died on March 16, AD 37 in his home • He did name his successors • Gaius and Gemellus
Titus Flavius Domitianius • Born in 51 AD • Born into a rebel family • Father Vespasian • Mother Flavia Domitilla
Obtaining Power • Domitian’s brother died and he took the throne • His first act was giving his brother a proper funeral • He reigned from 81-96 A.D.
Social Programs • Domitain was a feared leader. • Three Vestal Virgins, convicted of immoral behavior, were put to death • He upheld the law • This hurt the people • Domitain was a corrupt tyrant
He fought in: Agri Decumates Britain Scotland Kingdom of Dacia Wanted to be addressed as 'dominus et deus' ('master and god'). Military Campaigns
Lost Power • Domitan was assassinated by the Senate of Rome On September18, A.D. 96 • He was denied a state funeral • His name was obliterated from ALL public buildings