Historical events in 55

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February 552 historical events

55, February 11th · Roman Empire · Rome · House · House of Julio-Claudian Emperors · Nero Claudius Nero

Death of Britannicus

Britannicus dies suddenly in 55; ancient sources accuse Nero of arranging his poisoning to remove a potential rival.

55, February 11th · Roman Empire · Rome · House · House of Julio-Claudian Emperors · Tiberius Claudius Britannicus

Death of Britannicus

Dies suddenly, clearing Nero’s dynastic rival.

55 · Roman Empire · Rome · House · House of Julio-Claudian Emperors · Lucusta Poisoner

Assassination of Britannicus

Hired by Nero to poison Claudius son, Britannicus

55 · Roman Empire · House · House of Julio-Claudian Emperors · Lucusta Poisoner

Death of Lucusta the Poisoner

Hired by Nero to poison Claudius son, Britannicus

55 · Roman Empire · Rome · House · House of Julio-Claudian Emperors · Nero Claudius Nero

First Consulship

Nero serves as consul during the early part of his reign.