Nero (Catholic Encyclopedia article)
Karl Hoeber · 1913
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Nero, the last Julian-Claudian emperor, reigned from 54 to 68 as son of Domitius Ahenobarbus and Julia Agrippina, niece of Claudius. After Messalina's violent death, Claudius married Julia, adopted her son Nero, and gave him his daughter Octavia in marriage. Agrippina, ready for any crime to enthrone her son, had Seneca made his tutor and Burrus commander of the Praetorian guard.
Born at Antium on 15 December 37, Nero was seventeen at his accession, believing himself a great singer and poet, his better nature stifled by sensuality and moral perversity. Agrippina hoped to share his rule, but her autocratic temper soon ended that. His first years, directed by Burrus and Seneca, the real holders of power, were auspicious, easing taxation and provincial abuses. The entry follows his later crimes, the fire of Rome, persecution of Christians, and his fall.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Karl Hoeber |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 1913 |
| COLLECTION | REFERENCE |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 11 KB |
| LICENSE | PUBLIC_DOMAIN |
| RIGHTS | PUBLIC DOMAIN |
| SOURCE | New Advent — Catholic Encyclopedia (1913) |