Promotion of Nero Flashcards
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how manys steps?
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2
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first step?
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Agrippina manoeuvres to make sure Nero marries Claudius’ daughter, Octavia
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2?
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nero became betrothed to Ocatavia
4
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3?
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AD 50, Nero was formally adopted by Claudius
5
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4?
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But, Nero’s adoption made Octavia and him brother and sister, so A arranged to have Octavia adopted out. = Nero can nor marry her
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5?
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Nero given precedence in the succession over Claudius’ natural son, Britannicus
7
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6?
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51AD, Nero elected consul
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7?
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Nero given various honors, made Prince of Youth
9
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8?
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Agrippina isolated Britannicus by removing his tutors and replacing them with men loyal to her
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9?
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53AD, Nero and Octavia married. Now lined up to take succession after Claudius
