include the marrying Claudius‚ successfully removing others‚ ascension of Nero‚ and having honors and powers given beyond other women of Rome. It is difficult to assess the extent of Agrippina’s achievements because of the gender bias that derives from the Ancient sources Dio Cassius‚ Suetonius and Tacitus and the re-assessment from modern sources such as Susan Wood and Anthony Barrett. The first successful achievement for Agrippina was her marriage to the Emperor Claudius. In AD 39‚ Agrippina was
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years her senior‚ described as a “wholly despicable character” (Suetonius). Her second marriage was to Gaius Sallustius Passienus Crispus‚ cut short by his death‚ but gaining her immense fortune. Her third and final marriage was to her uncle‚ Emperor Claudius‚ giving her the political power she craved‚ just as her mother did before her. Agrippina’s first marriage was at the age of 13‚ to Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus‚ 30 years old at the time. Gnaeus was born into a famous‚ noble family‚ the Domitii
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associated with the goddess Fortuna. Dressed as honorary vestal virgins. Ancient Role during the reign of Claudius As soon as Agrippina had come to the place‚ she gained complete control over Claudius Roman history Dio Cassius Ancient She was beautiful and was in the habit of consulting him constantly Roman history Dio Cassius Ancient Agrippina completely dominated Claudius… behaving as if she were a partner in his rule Ancient Rome – Using Evidence Pamela Bradley Modern From
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English IV Claudius in Hamlet In William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”‚ Claudius‚ the new King‚ is striving for absolute power and strength over everyone and would stop at nothing to get it. His actions seem to be overlooked by some of the other characters and their actions. Claudius’s actions resulted in many deaths. He ordered others to do all of his dirty work‚ he was selfish and thought only about how to gain more power‚ and he was a master manipulator. His selfish ways led to the tragic ending of
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particularly important for noble families of Rome‚ and as can be seen by Agrippina‚ the women of the imperial household could exert their influence as patrons. Throughout the reign of Claudius‚ and in the early years of her sons reign‚ Agrippina placed some of her clients into key positions. In AD49 used her influence with Claudius to have Seneca recalled from exile and give position as Praetor. She helped Seneca as she wanted him to tutor her son. Another of Agrippina’s Protégés was Burrus‚ Tacitus argues
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Agrippina the Younger had four main factors that highly influenced her power before her marriage to Claudius. She was born into the Julio-Claudian bloodline making her an Imperial woman of a noble dynasty‚ she was as a result of her family background reasonably wealthy and educated‚ she had the backing of the Roman Army as her father Germanicus was the commander of the 5th legion of the army in Germany and finally her two marriages which provided her with wealth and a son to be heir of the throne
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NERO- Agrippina was the mother of the Emperor Nero. Her influence on politics and her ambition dates back to his birth and spans till the time her powers began to decrease‚ and eventual assassination in 59 AD. Nero was 17 at the time he succeeded Claudius. In the early years of his reign‚ Agrippina held great influence over her son and political affairs. However her downfall began in his inaugural address‚ when she was indirectly denounced by Nero‚ who later began to rely on others‚ such as Seneca
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Caligula and his family was murder. This led to Emperor Claudius to rise into power. Emperor Claudius was the uncle of Agrippina‚ Nero’s mother‚ and with his succession both were recalled back from banishment and Nero was given a good education. Emperor Claudius was married twice and in his third marriage he fathered a son and a daughter. In AD48 Emperor Claudius had his wife executed and in AD49‚ married Agrippina. In AD50 Agrippina had Emperor Claudius adopt Nero thus making Nero the apparent heir to
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married Claudius “the country was transformed”‚ “her passion to acquire money was unbounded. She wanted it as a stepping stone to supremacy”. This marriage is also described as one dominated by the power and influence of Agrippina‚ “as soon as Agrippina moved into the palace she gained complete control over Claudius” (Dio Cassius) Agrippina is shown as a woman who hastily secured her means of dominance and privileges to elevate her power and status. Dio Cassius’ Roman History also notes Claudius’ feelings
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Personality Agrippina The Younger Historical Context Roman Social and political structures Imperial Family Emperor From the time of Augustus‚ exercised total control over * Political * Military * Economic * Religious affairs Family Members of the Juio-Claudian family enjoyed considerable power and influence Upper Classes Consular Came from noble families – senators who had achieved office of consul and were respected because of their experience and authority
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