Childhood
Did Nero have any siblings?
Yes, he had a stepsister named Octavia.
What did Nero do for the slaves?
He gave slaves the right to sue unjust owners.
At what age did Nero become emperor?
He became emperor at age 17.
What did Nero do to his mother?
He organized her death.
When was Nero born?
37 AD
What did Nero do after The Great Fire?
He rebuilt large parts of Rome.
Was Nero popular during his reign?
Yes, during his early reign he was very popular.
What did Nero do to his first wife?
Nero divorced his first wife, Claudia Octavia, so he could marry Poppaea Sabina. He then had Octavia banished and executed, allegedly having her killed in a steam bath.
How old was Nero when his father died?
He was 3 years old.
What did Nero do about the death penalty?
He stopped it.
What sporting event did Nero attend and cheat in?
Nero attended and cheated in the Olympics!
What did Nero give to his 2nd wife?
He gave his previous wife’s head.
What was his great-uncle’s name?
Emperor Claudius
How much did Nero reduce taxes for poor people?
4.5% to 2.5% (so by 2%).
What did Nero build after The Great Fire?
He took the open space and built an enormous golden palace.
What did Nero do to his pregnant wife?
He killed her by kicking her in the stomach.
What was his mother’s name?
Agrippina
What did Nero do for arts and theatre?
Nero was a patron of the arts and sponsored public entertainments like theater, games, and athletic competitions, which were popular with the lower classes.
What happened to Nero’s step-brother?
Shortly after becoming emperor, Nero's stepbrother, Britannicus, died ,which sources claim was a poisoning organized by Nero so there would be no rival for the throne.
Who did Nero bankrupt?
The Roman Treasury.
How did Nero die?
He committed subside