Nero AD 54- 68 Flashcards
1
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adoption, name
AD 50
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- Nero adopted by Claudius
- his name changes to Nero Claudius Caesar
2
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toga virilis, public life
AD 51
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- Nero declared an adult at 14, he addressed the Senate, became a proconsul, appeared publicly with Claudius and on coins
3
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prefect
AD 52
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- Nero acts as prefect of the city during the Latin Festival
4
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marriage
AD 53
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- Nero marries Octavia
5
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accession
AD 54
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- Nero declared Emperor by the Praetorian Guard under the command of Burrus
6
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1st
AD 55
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- Consul for the first time
7
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Agrippina
AD 56
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- Under the influence of Burrus and Seneca, Nero stops Agrippina from interfering with his private life and in public affairs
8
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festival
AD 60
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- Nero introduces a new festival called Neronia
9
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marriage
AD 62
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- Nero marries Poppaea
10
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actor, celebration, fire, house
AD 64
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- Appears on the stage for the first time in Neapolis
- 2nd celebration of Neronia
- Great Fier of Rome- Nero blames the Christians and their persecution starts
- Nero builds his domus aurea (golden house)
11
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marriage
AD 66
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- Nero marries Statilia Messalina
12
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tour, games
AD 66-67
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- Nero tours Greece
- Competes in the Panhellenic games
13
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suicide
AD 68
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- Nero commits suicide after being declared an enemy of the state and the Senate recognises Galba as emperor
