Assassination of Poppaea Sabina
Death of Poppaea, Nero kills his wife by kicking her while she is pregnant
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65 in Roman Empire
Explore 15 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 65.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 65
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Coup
Takes part in a plot to overthrow Tigellinus the great Prefect
Death of Faenius Rufus
Executed for his part in the Pisonian Plot
Death of Poppaea
Death of Poppaea, Nero kills his wife by kicking her while she is pregnant
Death of Poppaea Sabina
Poppaea Sabina dies in 65; hostile ancient sources accuse Nero of causing her death, but the circumstances remain uncertain.
Execution of Rufus
Executed for his part in the Pisonian Plot
Exile of Rufrius Crispinus
Exiled to Sardinia by Nero
Governor
Appointed Governor of Syria
Pisonian Conspiracy
Nero's government uncovers the Pisonian conspiracy in 65 and executes or forces the suicide of numerous alleged participants.
Pisonian Conspiracy
Conspires against Nero and is forced to die.
Plot
Takes part in a plot to overthrow Tigellinus the great Prefect
Praetor
Serves in high office before becoming emperor.
Rebellion of Rebels in Judea
The Judeans complain of the corruption of the procurator of Judea, Gessius Florus
Rebellion of Rebels in Judea
The Judeans complain of the corruption of the procurator of Judea, Gessius Florus
Second Neronia
A second celebration of Nero's Greek-style festival competitions takes place during his reign.
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