Death of Britannicus
Dies suddenly, clearing Nero’s dynastic rival.
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55 in Roman Empire
Explore 6 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 55.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 55
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Death of Britannicus
Britannicus dies suddenly in 55; ancient sources accuse Nero of arranging his poisoning to remove a potential rival.
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Assassination of Britannicus
Hired by Nero to poison Claudius son, Britannicus
Death of Lucusta the Poisoner
Hired by Nero to poison Claudius son, Britannicus
First Consulship
Nero serves as consul during the early part of his reign.
Verulamium Grows as Provincial Town
Under Nero the settlement served a growing community of Romanised inhabitants before destruction in the Boudiccan revolt.
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