Claudius

Claudius was born in Lugdunum, a major Roman city in Gaul, to his parents, Nero Claudius Drusus and Antonia Minor.

Claudius begins his formal education in Rome, where he is tutored by notable scholars, including the historian Livy.

Claudius marries Plautia Urgulanilla, a noblewoman from a prominent Roman family, solidifying political alliances.

Claudius and Plautia Urgulanilla have their first child, a son named Drusus, who will later die in infancy.

Claudius publishes his first historical work, a history of the Etruscans, demonstrating his scholarly interests and abilities.

Claudius' nephew Caligula becomes Emperor of Rome, and Claudius is given minor roles in the administration.

Following the assassination of Caligula, Claudius is declared Emperor by the Praetorian Guard, marking the beginning of his reign.

Claudius launches a successful military campaign to conquer Britain, expanding the Roman Empire's territory and influence.

Claudius adopts his great-nephew Nero, who is the son of his fourth wife, Agrippina the Younger, ensuring a smooth succession.

Claudius implements significant administrative reforms, including the inclusion of Gauls in the Senate and the reorganization of the civil service.

Claudius marries his fourth wife, Agrippina the Younger, who is also his niece and the mother of his adopted heir, Nero.

Claudius grants citizenship to prominent Gauls, further integrating them into the Roman political system and society.

Claudius completes several major infrastructure projects, including the Aqua Claudia and Aqua Anio Novus aqueducts, improving water supply to Rome.

Claudius celebrates the Secular Games, a series of religious ceremonies and public festivals to mark the end of a saeculum (a period of 110 years).

Claudius dies under suspicious circumstances, likely poisoned by his wife Agrippina the Younger, and is succeeded by his adopted son Nero.