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Claudius

Claudius. Early life:. Tiberius Claudius came from a prestigious background; father was a son of Augustus and his mother was a daughter of Mark Anthony he was kept out of public eye because of a disability which has been diagnosed as cerebral palsy

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Claudius

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  1. Claudius

  2. Early life: • Tiberius Claudius came from a prestigious background; father was a son of Augustus and his mother was a daughter of Mark Anthony • he was kept out of public eye because of a disability which has been diagnosed as cerebral palsy • his nephew, Caligula made him a senator in 37 AD

  3. Claudius the Emperor: • he was appointed emperor after the murder of Caligula • he abolished treason trials, burned criminal records, and nullified Caligula’s legislation on the legacies of the emperor’s • he was constantly fearful and often allowed his wives and advisors to manipulate him • ironically enough, he is one of the only emperors to be credited with expansion; he conquered Britain in 40 AD

  4. Claudius’ personal life: • he was married four times • his third wife, Messalina used him to eliminate her enemies and gain power; she was later executed for unfaithfulness and attempting to marry one of her lovers • in 49 AD Claudius married his nice Agrippina (his fourth wife) • Agrippina persuaded Claudius to adopt her son from a previous marriage, Lucius Domitius (who later became known as Nero) • Agrippina poisoned Claudius leaving Nero the heir to the empire Messalina Agrippina

  5. Family tree: Antonia (mother) Drusus (father) Claudius 1.) Plautia Urgulanilla 2.) Aelia Paetina 3.) Valeria Messalina 4.) Julia Agrippina Antonia Lucius Domitius (from a previous marriage and later known as Nero) Claudius Drusus (died in childhood) Claudia (not recognized by Claudius) Octavia Britannicus ?

  6. Time Line: 50 AD Claudius officially adopts Lucius Domitius 54 AD Nero succeeds Claudius 43 AD conquered Britain 37 AD Claudius became a senator and consul for Caligula 10 BC Born at Lugdunum (Lyons) 49 AD Marries Agrippina 41 AD appointed emperor 54 AD Claudius dies

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