Germanicus Flashcards
rewards won under Germanicus
An arch, temple and shrine dedicated, celebrating the recapture of The Eagles lost with Varus under the leadership of Germanicus
(Tacitus clearly supports this)
What did Germanicus get from his conquering
- Germanicus celebrated a triumph over the German tribes he conquered
his war was regarded as
- The war which he had not been allowed to complete was regarded as terminated
his triumph
- Attention was riveted on the splendid figure of the commander, accompanied by five children in his chariot
what was foreboding about his triumph
- People recalled that popularity had not helped his father, His uncle, a great favourite, carried of at a young age. Foreboding
The emperor’s generosity in the name of Germanicus
- In the name of Germanicus the emperor distributed 300 sesterces a head to the population
What did Tiberius offer to do for Germanicus, people’s rejection
- Proposed to serve as his fellow consul. People did not think his affection was sincere
“Next he decided to find honourable excuses for the young man’s elimination” (notice the positioning)
Tiberius’ support for Germanicus’ son
{Germanicus is now dead}
Tiberius commended to the senate Germanicus’ son Nero Caesar. Proposed he be able to stand for the quaestorship 5 years before the legal age (but exemption from service on the board of 20) as he and his brother had had the same on Augustus’ request
Nero Caesar also admitted to the Pontificial order, free distribution to the public, married Drusus’ daughter. Joy (son of Germanicus)
Though supporting Nero Caesar he still supported Drusus.
What happened to Tiberius
Fourth consulship of Tiberius and second of Drusus, partnership of father and son (Germanicus had shared the same position with Tiberius. But they had not been such close relatives, and the association had brought the emperor no pleasure)
Withdrew to Campania, maybe wanting to leave Drusus as sole consul
