Tiberius Julius Caesar

Tiberius also known as Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus was the son of Tiberius Claudius Nero, a former fleet captain for Julius Caesar. Tiberius’ mom was Livia Drusilla a beautiful woman who may have been only 13 years old when she gave birth to him in 42 BC. The elder Tiberius pledged his allegiance to Mark Anthony following the year of Caesars assassination. Unfortunately when Augustus began to feud with Mark Antony the elder Tiberius had to flee with his family. Over the course of a few years they journeyed from Sicily to Greece and when Tiberius was three his family was granted amnesty and returned to Rome. The biography of Tiberius is truly an original success story of a child who grew up a fugitive and then later became one of the most successful Emperors of all time. When Augustus rose to power, he was attracted by the beauty of Livia, who was already a wife and mother. But you cant argue with the Emperor. Tiberius remained with his father while his mother enjoyed the riches of the palace.When Tiberius’ dad died, he was nine years old and later moved in with his mother Livia and Augustus. Tiberius, with his brothers and sister, learned together and …show more content…
He did not show off his power by fighting needless wars or by giving his friends government positions. Tiberius restored the government treasury as he left behind 20 times the wealth he had inherited. He fortified the Roman navy and army. Tiberius set laws where crimes committed by well-to-do citizens were punished by heavy fines and confiscations. These fines contributed greatly to the growth of the imperial treasury. These same principles today are seen through our tax system. The rich in large part are taxed more than those who are poor. Also similar laws exist such a how a larger bail bond will be placed for celebrities or those who committed white collar