Individuals Flashcards
Who was Octavian?
Julius Caesar’s great-nephew and adopted son later given the title Augustus by the Roman Senate
Who was Mark Antony?
Julius Caesar’s former general
Who was Cleopatra?
The queen of Egypt and Mark Antony’s consort
Who was Marcus Agrippa?
A skilled admiral and close ally of Augustus, and his second choice for successor, Julia’s second husband
Who was Tiberius?
An outstanding military general, the stepson and successor of Augustus
Who was Marcellus?
Augustus’ nephew and intended successor, Julia’s first husband
Who was Gaius Caesar?
Julia and Agrippa’s son, Augustus’ grandson and adopted son
Who was Lucius Caesar?
Julia and Agrippa’s son, Augustus’ grandson and adopted son
Who was Agrippa Postumus?
Julia and Agrippa’s son, exiled for adultery
Who was Livia?
Augustus’ wife, Tiberius and Drusus’ mother
Who was Germanicus?
Tiberius’ nephew and adopted son, an important general
Who was Drusus the Younger?
Tiberius’ legitimate son from his first marriage
Who was Calpurnius Piso?
The governor of Syria who may have poisoned Germanicus
Who was Agrippina the Elder?
Julia and Agrippa’s daughter, Germanicus’ wife and emperor Gaius’ mother
Who were Nero and Drusus Caesar?
The sons of Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder
Who was Sejanus?
Prefect of the Praetorian Guard and close confidant of Tiberius
Who was Livilla?
Drusus’ wife
Who was Tacfarinas?
An auxiliary deserter who caused trouble in Africa during Tiberius’ reign
Who was Gaius?
The son of Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder
Who was Tiberius Gemellus?
The son of Drusus the Younger and grandson of Tiberius, made co-heir with Gaius in Tiberius’ will
Who was Cassius Chaerea?
A member of the Praetorian Guard who lead the assassination of Gaius
Who was Claudius?
The brother of Germanicus and the uncle of Gaius
Who was Camillus Scribonianus?
A general who turned his troops on Claudius in 42 CE
Who was Lucius Vinicianus?
A senator who may have been involved in Gaius’ assassination because he wanted to be emperor
