A member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, Claudius was born to Drusus and Antonia Minor at Lugdunum in Roman Gaul, where his father was stationed as a military legate. He was the first …

Nov 21, 2025 · Claudius, Roman emperor who extended Roman rule in North Africa and made Britain a province. He came to power unexpectedly after the murder of his nephew Gaius …

Oct 18, 2011 · Claudius was Roman emperor from 41 to 54 CE. After the death of Emperor Caligula (37 to 41 CE) and his family at the hands of the Praetorian Guard, the future Emperor …

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Nov 14, 2023 · Among the rulers of Rome stands Emperor Claudius, a figure whose reign marked a crucial juncture in the Julio-Claudian dynasty. This article unravels the life, policies, and …

Discover how Emperor Claudius transformed an empire in turmoil, showcasing resilience and strategic brilliance.

Aug 14, 2025 · Claudius, born on 1 August 10 BCE in Lugdunum, Gaul—modern-day Lyon—was the first Roman emperor born outside Italy. While his lineage placed him firmly within the Julio …

Claudius (Latin: Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus; 1 August 10 BCE – 13 October 54 CE) was the fourth Roman emperor. He ruled from 24 January 41 AD to his death in 54 AD.

Born in Lugdunum in Gaul (modern-day Lyon, France), to Drusus and Antonia Minor, he was the first Roman Emperor to be born outside Italia. Claudius was considered a rather unlikely man …

Disfigured, awkward and clumsy, Claudius (10 BC – 54 AD / Reigned 41 – 54 AD) was the black sheep of his family and an unlikely emperor. Once in place, he was fairly successful, but his …