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Nero (37 CE - 68 CE) was the fifth Roman Emperor--the fifth and last ruler of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. He reigned from 54 (after Claudius) to 68 (followed by the Year of the Four Emperors).

Biography

Nero and the Jews

As governor in Judea, Nero first confirmed Felix (appointed by Claudius in 52), then replaced him with Festus (58-62), Albinus (62-64), and Florus (64-66).

Nero failed to prevent the outbreak of the Jewish War.

Nero has also the reputation of being the first persecutor of Christianity. Both Peter and Paul are believed to have been executed in Rome during his reign.

Nero in ancient sources

Nero in Scholarship

Nero in Fiction

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Pages in category "Nero (subject)"

The following 96 pages are in this category, out of 96 total.

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 '''Nero''' (37 CE - 68 CE) was the fifth Roman Emperor--the fifth and last ruler of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. He reigned from 54 (after [[:Category:Claudius (subject)|Claudius]]) to 68 (followed by the Year of the Four Emperors).
+==Biography==
+====Nero and the Jews====
+As governor in Judea, Nero first confirmed [[Felix]] (appointed by Claudius in 52), then replaced him with [[Festus]] (58-62), [[Albinus]] (62-64), and [[Florus]] (64-66).
+Nero failed to prevent the outbreak of the Jewish War.
+Nero has also the reputation of being the first persecutor of Christianity. Both Peter and Paul are believed to have been executed in Rome during his reign.
 ==Nero in ancient sources==
-Nero has the reputation of being the first persecutor of Christianity. Both Paul and Peter are believed to have died in Rome during his reign.
 ==Nero in Scholarship==