Nero (37 AD - 68 AD) He was born as Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, but is more commonly known as Nero. He could be known as one of Rome's most influential leaders as well as being a depraved tyrant. Nero was born in Autium, where he grew up with his mother, Agrippina, since his father died when he was three. When his mother married the emperor Claudius, Nero became next inline for the throne of Rome. Then when …
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…of the battle of troy. It is also believed that Nero claimed that the Christians started the fire, and for this he executed many of them for this crime. Because of Nero's religious and artistic obsessions, Nero separated himself from many of his supporters including senators. The army became agitated over his lack of attention towards the government, and left his command. Then in 68 AD Nero fled Rome and is believed to have committed suicide.