Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Nero Biography and Timeline

Follow Nero through 8 dated historical records for Roman Empire.

Nero, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

8Distinct records
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55–68Years on this page

55

Verulamium Grows as Provincial Town

Verulamium · Government / Government of Roman Empire

Under Nero the settlement served a growing community of Romanised inhabitants before destruction in the Boudiccan revolt.

58

Capture of Armenia

Emperor · Armenia · Warfare / Military

General Corbulo captures Armenia

62

Verulamium Begins Recovery

Verulamium · Government / Government of Roman Empire

Roman rule survived the Boudiccan revolt, allowing Verulamium to be rebuilt gradually after widespread urban destruction.

64

Domus Aureus

Emperor · Domus Aureus · Arts / Architecture

Nero constructs a Palace for himself, the Domus Aureus

Role range: 0054-0068

66

Rebellion of Rebels in Judea

Emperor · Judea · Warfare / Military

Judea, led by the zealots, rebel against Rome

Role range: 0054-0068

67

Rebellion of Jews

Emperor · Warfare / Military

The Jews rise up the Romans, Vespasian is given the task of crushing the rebellion

Role range: 0054-0068

68

Rebellion of Rebels in Gaul leads Nero to suicide

Emperor · Warfare / Military

Rebellion in Gaul leads Nero to suicide. Galba & Otho lead a successful revolt against Nero

Role range: 0054-0068

Suicide

Emperor · Warfare / Military

Rebellion in Gaul leads Nero to suicide

Role range: 0054-0068

Records, sources and methodology

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