Tiberius

For the city in Israel, see Tiberias.

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Tiberius Caesar Augustus, born Tiberius Claudius Nero (November 16, 42 BC–March 16, AD 37), was the second Roman Emperor, succeeding the popular and successful Caesar Augustus. Tiberius was also the continuation of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling for 23 years, from 14 AD until his death in (37 AD). Tiberius was by birth a Claudian – son of Tiberius Nero and Livia, but through the marriage of his mother to Augustus and Augustus's adoption of him, he became a Julian. The subsequent emperors after Tiberius could continue this blended dynasty of both families for the next forty years.

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November 16 - 42 BC - March 16 - AD 37 - Roman Emperor - Caesar Augustus - Julio-Claudian dynasty - 14 AD - 37 AD - Claudian - Tiberius Nero - Livia - Julian

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Tiberius is remembered as a dark, reclusive, and depressed ruler who never truly desired the right to rule. His reign is marked by terror and mayhem in which the Emperor exiled himself from Rome and left administration in the hands of Lucius Aelius Sejanus, who used his influence over Tiberius and his position in the Praetorian Guard to push his own political agenda and personal revenges. Eventually, Tiberius died, and his grandson by adoption Caligula followed him as the next Roman Emperor. Tiberius was a famous pedophile and took intense pleasure in having sex with children under 10 years of age. After enjoying sexual intercourse with children and other men, he had them thrown off a sea cliff during his private escapades.

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Lucius Aelius Sejanus - Praetorian Guard - Caligula

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