Praetorian Acclamation
The Praetorian Guard acclaims Nero emperor after the death of Claudius.
Historical events in 54
14 historical records
October 543 historical events
Succession
Nero succeeds Claudius as Roman emperor on October 13, 54.
Death of Claudius
Claudius dies in Rome on October 13, 54; ancient sources commonly attribute his death to poisoning, though the details remain uncertain.
Assassination of Junius Silanus
Assassinated by Nero, the 1st victim of Neros regime
Death of Junius Silanus
Death of Silanus
Proconsul
Appointed Proconsul of Asia
Assassination of Claudius I
Hired by Agrippina the Younger to put poison in Claudius Is plate of mushrooms
Death of Lucusta the Poisoner
Hired by Agrippina the Younger to put poison in Claudius Is plate of mushrooms
Claudius Deified
Nero supports the deification of Claudius at the beginning of his reign.
Death of Claudius
Claudius dies in 54, and Nero's carefully prepared succession follows immediately.
Seneca and Burrus Advise Government
Seneca and the praetorian prefect Burrus exercise major influence over imperial policy during the early years of Nero's reign.
Regency Influence
Exercises strong influence during Nero’s early reign.
Imperial Adviser
Guides Nero’s early government with Burrus.
Imperial Adviser
Supports Nero’s early administration.