Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (/ ˈnɪəroʊ / NEER-oh; born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; 15 December AD 37 – 9 June AD 68) was a Roman emperor and the final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, reigning from AD 54 until his death in AD 68.

Mar 6, 2025 · Nero (born December 15, 37 ce, Antium, Latium—died June 9, 68, Rome) was the fifth Roman emperor (54–68 ce), stepson and heir of the emperor Claudius. He became infamous for his personal debaucheries and extravagances and, on doubtful evidence, for his burning of Rome and persecutions of Christians.

Jun 29, 2012 · Nero was Roman emperor from 54 to 68 CE. The last of the Julio-Claudian emperors to rule the Roman Empire, his 14-year reign represents everything decadent about that period in Roman history. He was self-indulgent, cruel, and violent as well as a …

Apr 22, 2021 · Nero was the 5th emperor of Rome and the last of Rome's first dynasty, the Julio-Claudians, founded by Augustus (the adopted son of Julius Caesar). Nero is known as one of Rome's most infamous rulers, notorious for his cruelty and debauchery.

Emperor Nero, born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in 37 AD, ascended to the throne at the age of 16, making him one of Rome’s youngest emperors in history. Nero had a passion for the arts and was an accomplished musician, singer, and charioteer.

Apr 2, 2014 · As Roman emperor, Nero’s reign was lavish and tyrannical. He killed his mother, persecuted Christians and is said to have "fiddled while Rome burned." (37-68) Who Was Nero? Nero was born...

Jun 19, 2020 · Nero, leaving Rome in charge of the freedman Helius, went to Greece to display his artistic abilities in the theatres of Greece. He won contests in the Olympic Games, – winning the chariot race although he fell of his chariot (as obviously nobody dared to defeat him), collected works of art, and opened a canal, which was never finished.

2 days ago · ‘Martyrdom of St. Stephen,¨painting by Giovanni Battista Lucini (1680), depicting events involving the death of the first Christian martyr in Rome around 36 AD.(Public Domain). Richard: You quoted Tacitus and Suetonius relating to the fire in Rome. What was that conflagration, and how did it encourage Nero to persecute the Christians?

Sep 26, 2023 · Nero, the Roman Emperor, is known for his extravagant lifestyle, artistic pursuits, and alleged tyranny. His rule is infamous for the persecution of Christians and the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64.

May 30, 2023 · Nero, the fifth Roman emperor, ascended to the throne in 54 AD at the young age of 16. Initially met with optimism and hope, Nero’s reign was marked by his diverse accomplishments and initiatives as a leader. He was a patron of the arts, actively supporting music, theater, and poetry.