Claudius
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Claudius
Summary
Claudius is a human[1]. Born in Lugdunum[2], he… he was born on August 1, 10 BC[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on October 13, 54[5]. He worked as a politician[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Claudius's place of birth was Lugdunum[2].
- Claudius passed away in Rome[4].
- Claudius was born on August 1, 10 BC[3].
- Claudius died on October 13, 54[5].
- Claudius is buried at Mausoleum of Augustus[10].
- Claudius's father was Nero Claudius Drusus[11].
- Claudius's mother was Antonia Minor[12].
- Among Claudius's spouses was Plautia Urgulanilla[13].
- Claudius was married to Aelia Paetina[14].
- Among Claudius's spouses was Messalina[15].
- Among Claudius's spouses was Agrippina the Younger[16].
- A child of Claudius was Tiberius Claudius Drusus[17].
- A child of Claudius was Claudia Julia[18].
- A child of Claudius was Claudia Antonia[19].
- A child of Claudius was Claudia Octavia[20].
- A child of Claudius was Britannicus[21].
- A child of Claudius was Nero[22].
- Claudius held citizenship in Ancient Rome[23].
- Claudius's professions included politician[6].
- Claudius's professions included historian[7].
- Claudius worked as a writer[8].
- Claudius held the position of Roman emperor[24].
- Claudius held the position of ancient Roman senator[25].
- Claudius held the position of Roman censor[26].
- Claudius held the position of Roman consul[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Claudius was born in Lugdunum[2]. He was born on August 1, 10 BC[3]. His father was Nero Claudius Drusus[11]. His mother was Antonia Minor[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Roman emperor[24], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; ancient Roman senator[25], a position[30], in Ancient Rome[31]; Roman censor[26], an elective office[32], in Ancient Rome[33], founded in -0443[34]; Roman consul[27], an elective office[35], in Ancient Rome[36], founded in -0509[37]; and augur[38], a position[39], in Ancient Rome[40].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Claudius is De vita sua[41]. Things named for him include Aqua Claudia[42], a Roman aqueduct[43], in Italy[44]; Via Claudia Augusta[45], a Roman road[46], in Austria[47]; Claudian letters[48]; and I, he[49], a literary work[50], written by Robert Graves[51].
Personal Life
Spouses include Plautia Urgulanilla[13], a wife[52], -0008–0030[53], of Ancient Rome[54]; Aelia Paetina[14], an aristocrat[55], 0008–0100[56], of Ancient Rome[57]; Messalina[15], a politician[58], 0020–0048[59], of Ancient Rome[60]; and Agrippina the Younger[16], a politician[61], 0015–0059[62], of Ancient Rome[63]. Children include Tiberius Claudius Drusus[17], 0012–0027[64], of Ancient Rome[65]; Claudia Julia[18], b. 0024[66], of Ancient Rome[67]; Claudia Antonia[19], 0030–0066[68], of Ancient Rome[69]; Claudia Octavia[20], a Roman Empress[70], 0040–0062[71], of Ancient Rome[72]; Britannicus[21], 0041–0055[73], of Ancient Rome[74]; and Nero[22], a poet[75], 0037–0068[76], of Ancient Rome[77]. Religious affiliations include ancient Roman religion[78], a polytheistic religion[79] and stoicism[80].
Death and Burial
Claudius died on October 13, 54[5]. He died in Rome[4]. The cause of death was poisoning[81]. Burial took place at Mausoleum of Augustus[10].
Why It Matters
Claudius has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]
Works attributed to him include Lyon Tablet[83], a tablet[84], founded in 0050[85]. Entities named for him include Aqua Claudia[42], a Roman aqueduct[43], in Italy[44]; Via Claudia Augusta[45], a Roman road[46], in Austria[47]; Claudian letters[48]; and I, he[49], a literary work[50], written by Robert Graves[51].
FAQs
Where was Claudius born?
Claudius was born in Lugdunum[2].
Where did Claudius die?
Claudius died in Rome[4].
Who were Claudius's parents?
Claudius's father was Nero Claudius Drusus[11]. Claudius's mother was Antonia Minor[12].
Who was Claudius married to?
Claudius's spouses include Plautia Urgulanilla[13], Aelia Paetina[14], Messalina[15], and Agrippina the Younger[16].
What did Claudius do for work?
Claudius worked as politician[6], historian[7], and writer[8].