Nero
By; Josie Flaten
Rise to Power
He was born in Latium a few months after the death of Emperor Tiberius. Neros mother married Claudius after her husband died. She helped Nero rise to power.
Major Achievements While in Power
He gave the senate more independence. He banned capitol punishment reduced taxes and allowed slaves to sue unjust owners
Fall From power or Death
Nero was lacking the support of the senate and the army. The senate pronounced the sentence of death against him.
Lasting Influence
He was well knowing for killing his mother and pregnant wife