7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT TIBERIUS

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BY: THE ROMAN EMPIRE

JANUARY 31, 2024

Tiberius succeeded Augustus as the second Roman Emperor, continuing the Julio-Claudian dynasty.

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Second Roman Emperor

Before becoming emperor, Tiberius achieved military success, notably in campaigns along the Roman frontier, earning the respect of his soldiers.

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Military Successes

Later in his reign, Tiberius withdrew to the island of Capri, leading to rumors of debauchery and tyranny during his self-imposed exile.

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Retirement to Capri

Tiberius maintained a formidable Praetorian Guard, contributing to the stability of his reign but also fostering an environment of political intrigue.

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Praetorian Guard

His relationship with the popular general Germanicus and the subsequent controversies added complexity to Tiberius's rule.

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Germanicus Connection

The period under the influence of the Praetorian Prefect Sejanus was marked by political purges and conspiracy, contributing to Tiberius's later reputation.

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Reign of Sejanus

Tiberius's death and the succession of Caligula marked the end of his complex and sometimes controversial reign as Roman Emperor.

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Death and Succession

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