Tiberius Claudius Nero

Tiberius Claudius Nero, future Roman Emperor, is born to Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia Drusilla in Rome.

Tiberius dies at the Villa Jovis on Capri, and his successor, Caligula, is proclaimed Emperor.

Tiberius' mother, Livia, divorces his father to marry Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, significantly altering Tiberius' future.

Tiberius begins his military career, participating in the triumph of his stepfather Augustus after the Battle of Actium.

Tiberius withdraws from public life and retires to the island of Capri, leaving day-to-day governance to his advisors.

Tiberius marries Vipsania Agrippina, daughter of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, a close friend and advisor to Augustus.

Tiberius initiates extensive construction of the Roman road network, enhancing communication and military mobility across the empire.

Tiberius is appointed as a quaestor and praetor, beginning his political career in the Roman Senate.

Tiberius is appointed as governor of Gaul, overseeing the region and managing local affairs.

Tiberius sends his adopted son Germanicus to campaign in Germania, expanding the Roman Empire's influence in the region.

Upon the death of Augustus, Tiberius becomes the second Roman Emperor, marking the beginning of his reign.

Tiberius is forced to divorce Vipsania and marry Julia the Elder, Augustus' daughter, to strengthen political ties.

Tiberius is elected as consul for the first time, a significant political milestone in his career.

Disillusioned with his marriage and political life, Tiberius retires to Rhodes, where he spends several years in seclusion.

Augustus recalls Tiberius to Rome, recognizing him as a potential successor and reconciling with him.

Tiberius is elected consul for the second time, further solidifying his position as a key political figure.

Augustus formally adopts Tiberius, officially naming him as his successor and heir to the Roman Empire.