In the eyes of traditionalists, this undermined the dignity and authority of his person, status, and office. He made public appearances as an actor, poet, musician and charioteer. Nero focused much of his attention on diplomacy, trade and the cultural life of the empire, ordering theatres built and promoting athletic games. The Bosporan Kingdom was briefly annexed to the empire, and the First Jewish–Roman War began. His general Suetonius Paulinus crushed a major revolt in Britain, led by the Iceni Queen Boudica. During his reign, the redoubtable general Corbulo conducted a successful war and negotiated peace with the Parthian Empire. As time passed, he started to play a more active and independent role in government and foreign policy. Five years into his reign, he had her murdered.ĭuring the early years of his reign, Nero was content to be guided by his mother, his tutor Lucius Annaeus Seneca and his Praetorian prefect, Sextus Afranius Burrus. She dominated Nero's early life and decisions until he cast her off. Nero's mother, Agrippina the Younger, was likely implicated in Claudius' death and Nero's nomination as emperor. Like Claudius, Nero became emperor with the consent of the Praetorian Guard. He was adopted by his great-uncle Claudius and became Claudius' heir and successor. Nero (15 December 37 – 9 June 68 AD) was the last Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.
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