The Roman emperor
Nero was born in December 15, 37 in Antium (modern Anzio and Nettuno), near Rome. He was the only son of Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus and Agrippina. When he was 11 his mother married the emperor Claudius. Following the death of his adoptive father, Claudius, Nero became Emperor aged 17. During his reign, he persecuted and killed Christians and was accused of setting fire to the city of Rome to provide space for his grand palace.
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| Nero and Agrippina. Agrippina crowns her young son Nero with a laurel wreath |
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