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His Life. Full name: Tiberius Claudius Nero Augustus’ stepson Married Agrippa’s widow Described as “tristissimus hominum” Died in 37 AD at the age of 79. His Rule. Started out as army commander Augustus’ successor Ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD
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His Life • Full name: Tiberius Claudius Nero • Augustus’ stepson • Married Agrippa’s widow • Described as “tristissimus hominum” • Died in 37 AD at the age of 79
His Rule • Started out as army commander • Augustus’ successor • Ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD • Adopted his nephew Germanicus, whose son succeeded him • Extremely unpopular • Spent much of rule in self-exile on Island of Capri
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