Returns to stabilise the Rhine frontier after Varus.
Historical person
Tiberius Julius Caesar Tiberius Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Tiberius Julius Caesar Tiberius, based on 17 World History Database records associated with Roman Empire.
Chronological biography
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14
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome. Augustus dies, his elected successor & stepson is invested by the Senate as Emperor
Is confirmed as princeps after Augustus dies.
15
Continues cautious frontier policy rather than major conquest.
20
Allows the Senate to try Piso after Germanicus’s death.
24
Lets the Senate conduct treason trials under imperial pressure.
26
Withdraws from Rome and governs increasingly from Capri.
Recalled to Rome because Tiberius is jealous of his victories over the German tribes
29
John the Baptist beheaded
30
Jesus Christ crucified by Roman troops in Jerusalem
31
Orders the removal of Sejanus from power.
36
A rebellion in Cappadocia is suppressed
37
Assassinated, probably by Gaius Caligula
Death of Tiberius, assassinated, probably by Gaius Caligula
Assassinated, probably by Gaius Caligula
Dies after ruling Rome for twenty-three years.
Titles and roles
Emperor · General
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.