Nero Flashcards
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What happened to Nero’s mother?
She was banished from the emperor Caligula, Leaving him to his aunt.
What was Nero’s father, and when did he die?
He was a former roman consul, and died when Nero was only 3.
What was Nero’s name at birth?
Lucious Demitious Ahenobarbus.
“Nero now became the ____ ___ of the ______”
Adopted son emperor.
What happened during 49 AD?
Emperor Claudius married Agrippina.
Who became the next emperor after Claudius and why?
Claudius already had a son named Brittanicas, but Agrippina wanted Nero to be emperor.
Who was Nero?
The 5th emperor of Rome and the last of Rome’s first dynasty, the Julio Claudians.
When was Nero born?
15 December 37AD
When did Nero die?
68AD aged 30 years.
What were Nero’s Practical contributions to Rome’s governance?
Diplomacy, trade, and culture.
What did Nero make public appearances for?
To show off his skills as an actor, poet, musician, and charitor.
What was one of Nero’s favorite hobby’s?
He enjoyed constructing things, and sponsoring athletics.
What did Nero do in his spare time?
He enjoyed sex party’s, not worrying about Rome.
What did Nero collect to sell off to leather making companies?
He used to collect piss from the poor, that they would sell to him.
How did Nero die?
He killed himself.
