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Germanicus was a key figure in the Julio-Claudian dynasty of the early Roman Empire. Tiberius, Germanicus' uncle, became the second Roman emperor and would be succeeded by Germanicus' son Gaius. Germanicus was also the brother of the fourth emperor, Claudius, and the grandfather of the fifth emperor, Nero.
5 days ago · Germanicus (born May 24, 16 or 15 bce —died October 10, 19 ce, Antioch, Syria [now Antakya, Turkey]) was the nephew and adopted son of the Roman emperor Tiberius (reigned 14–37 ce). He was a successful and immensely popular general who, had it not been for his premature death, would have become emperor.
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Jan 11, 2016 · Germanicus Marble Bust. Carole Raddato (CC BY-SA) Germanicus (15 BCE - 19 CE) was a commander in the Roman Empire with a glowing reputation in his time under the rule of the Emperor Tiberius. His position in the Roman Empire was a unique and important one.
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Jun 11, 2024 · Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus (born 38 bc —died 9 bc) was the younger brother of Tiberius (who later became emperor) and commander of the Roman forces that occupied the German territory between the Rhine and Elbe rivers from 12 to 9 bc.
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Feb 24, 2024 · Germanicus Julius Caesar – father of future Emperor Caligula – was the golden boy of the first Roman imperial family – the Julio Claudian dynasty. He was born in 15 BC to Nero Claudius Drusus and Antonia Minor, a niece of Emperor Augustus. Thus, from his very birth, young Germanicus was destined for greatness.
Quick Reference. (before adoption Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus), elder son of Drusus and Antonia, was born 24 May 15 or 16 bc and adopted in ad 4 by his uncle Tiberius. As Tiberius was immediately adopted by Augustus, Germanicus became a member of the Julian gens (family) in the direct line of succession; and his career was accelerated by ...
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Germanicus Julius Caesar, commonly known as Germanicus, was one of Rome’s most celebrated generals and a prominent member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Born into an illustrious family, he was the grandson of triumvir Mark Antony and the adoptive grandson of Emperor Augustus .
