Tiberius Claudius was the third to rule in the Julio-Claudian dynasty. This was a major turning point in the Principate. Some will say he was a good ruler and others will argue he was the worst choice. There are reasonable facts to think so. From the invasion of Britain to the way he chose his relationships. Why don’t we see for ourselves?
Claudius began his ruling in January of 41 A.D. Gaius, Claudius’ nephew, was assassinated by members of his bodyguard crew. Being the first “open murder” of a Roman emperor, the city went on panic mode causing the Guardsmen to have to quickly make a massive decision. Due to Claudius being the only man left in the Julio-Claudian family, he was inevitably chose to rule as the new emperor. That’s what happened
Claudius began his ruling in January of 41 A.D. Gaius, Claudius’ nephew, was assassinated by members of his bodyguard crew. Being the first “open murder” of a Roman emperor, the city went on panic mode causing the Guardsmen to have to quickly make a massive decision. Due to Claudius being the only man left in the Julio-Claudian family, he was inevitably chose to rule as the new emperor. That’s what happened