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Nero Caesar

Adopted grandson and heir of the Roman Emperor Tiberius (c. AD 6 - AD 31)

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Also known as Nero Julius Caesar Germanicus

Born: 6
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Died: 30
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Birthplace: Rome
Place of death: Ponza
Citizenship: Ancient Rome
Occupation: politician
Positions held: quaestor
Spouse: Julia Livia(0020–0031)
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Nero Julius Caesar was the adopted grandson and heir of the Roman emperor Tiberius, alongside his brother Drusus. Born into the prominent Julio-Claudian dynasty, Nero was the son of Tiberius' general and heir, Germanicus. After the deaths of his father and of Tiberius' son, Drusus the Younger, Nero and his brother Drusus were adopted together by Tiberius in September AD 23. As a result of being heirs of the emperor, he and his brother enjoyed accelerated political careers.

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