Full Name: Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus
Profession: Roman Emperor
Nationality: Roman
Why Famous: Roman emperor from 41 AD to 54 AD and a member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.
Despite his lack of experience, Claudius proved to be an able and efficient administrator, and an ambitious builder.
As he was afflicted with a limp and slight deafness due to sickness at a young age, potential enemies did not see him as a serious threat, allowing him to survive the purges under Tiberius and Caligula.
Born: August 1, 10 BC
Birthplace: Lugdunum, Gaul, Roman Empire
Star Sign: Leo
Died: October 13, 54 (aged 63)
Cause of Death: Probably poisoned by his wife
Events in the Life of Claudius
- 0041-01-24 Claudius succeeds his nephew Caligula as Roman Emperor after the later's assassination by officers of the Praetorian Guard
- 0041-01-25 After a night of negotiation, Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate
- 0054-10-13 Nero succeeds Claudius as Roman Emperor
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