Claudius

:The name of two Roman emperors. This article deals with Claudius I. See Claudius II.

Accession as emperor

After a conspiracy of officers, including Cassius Chaerea, and Senators assassinated Caligula, a group of praetorians legionares "appointed" Claudius as his successor, thinking that in Claudius they would have a pliant benefactor. Although Claudius had no intention of becoming Emperor, shortly after the Senate confirmed his status he embarked on several ambitious projects, one of which was the expansion of the Roman harbor near Ostia which would become the harbor city of Portus. Rome enjoyed military success under Claudius as well. In 47, his legions finally subdued Britannia, bringing the restive province into the Empire for the next 350 years.

Related Topics:
Cassius Chaerea - Senators - Ostia - 47 - Britannia

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