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Nero - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 9 views

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  • Nero ruled from 54 to 68, focusing much of his attention on diplomacy, trade, and increasing the cultural capital of the empire.
    • Devin Figueroa
      Devin Figueroa on 17 Nov 09
       
      He really didn't rule long.Also if he started off good why did he become corrupt
  • He is known for a number of executions, including those of his mothe
  • Nero's father died of edema (or "dropsy") in 39 AD when Nero was three.
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  • Nero was adopted by his great uncle Claudius to become heir to the throne.
    • Devin Figueroa
      Devin Figueroa on 20 Nov 09
       
      They also said Nero's mother would be willing to do any thing to get her son to rule rome.
  • Nero's father was described by Suetonius as a murderer and a cheat who was charged by emperor Tiberius with treason, adultery, and incest.[11] Tiberius died, allowing him to escape these charges.
  • Nero became emperor at 16
    • Devin Figueroa
      Devin Figueroa on 20 Nov 09
       
      That must have been hard being in charge of every one at a young age.
  • ver time, Nero became progressively more powerful, freeing himself of his advisers and eliminating rivals to the throne
    • Devin Figueroa
      Devin Figueroa on 20 Nov 09
       
      So at the beging of his rule he had devloped a greed for power
  • The Great Fire of Rome erupted on the night of 18 July to 19 July, AD 64.
    • Devin Figueroa
      Devin Figueroa on 20 Nov 09
       
      Some pepole say Nero started that fire
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