Nero Claudius Drusus 38 – 9 BC Brother of Tiberius Father of Germanicus & Emperor Claudius Nero Claudius Drusus was the younger son of Livia by her first husband, Tiberius Claudius Nero. Drusus was born in 38 BC, shortly after his mother married Augustus. Augustus fell in love with Livia while she was pregnant. She, therefore, divorced her […]

Drusus 14 BC – 23 AD son of Tiberius Drusus was the son of Tiberius by his first wife, Vipsania. Named after his brother, Nero Claudius Drusus, Drusus the Younger was born about 14 BC. Drusus grew up at court and eventually married the granddaughter of Marc Antony, Livilla, daughter of Antonia. Livilla bore three children: a daughter Julia and twin boys named Gemellus and Drusus. Drusus […]

Tiberius 14 – 37 AD born 42 BC – died 37 AD, age 78 Tiberius Claudius Nero was born on November 16, 42 BC, the elder son of Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia. Tiberius was most likely born on Palatine Hill in Rome where he and his younger brother Nero Claudius Drusus, spent much of their early childhood. However, his early childhood […]

Lucius Caesar (Born 17 BC – Died 2 AD) Son of Agrippa and Julia Grandson of Augustus Lucius Caesar was the son of Marcus Agrippa and Julia (daughter of Augustus). Lucius was destined to be heir to the throne along with his brother Gaius. Lucius was adopted, along with his brother, by Augustus and personally raised by him. The excessive attention shown to them […]

Gaius Caesar  (Born 20 BC – Died February 21st, 4 AD) Gaius Caesar was the oldest son of Augustus’ daughter Julia from her second marriage to Marcus Agrippa. His younger brothers were named Lucius and Agrippa Postumus. Gaius and Lucius were destined by Augustus to succeed him, since Augustus himself lacked a son. Both boys were adopted by Augustus as his own children […]

Agrippa Died 12 BC Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was of common birth. He was Octavian’s lifelong friend, lieutenant, companion, and supporter. Agrippa accompanied Octavian to Apoflonia in 45 BC, where the two friends learned the art of soldiering. Agrippa was even at Octavian’s side in 44 BC when the news of Julius Caesar’s assassination arrived. When Octavian inherited all […]

Julia Daughter of Augustus Wife of Agrippa Mother of Gaius & Lucius Julia was the only child of Augustus and his first wife, Scribonia. She was born in 39 BC and initially was the source of great enjoyment and pride to her father. After a fairly normal childhood, Julia was married to Marcus Claudius Marcellus […]

Livia wife of Augustus mother of Tiberius & the nation born 57 BC – died 29 AD at the age of 86 Livia Drusilla was a woman of renowned beauty in her day. Livia was the daughter of a nobleman named Marcus Livius Drusus Claudius and his wife Alfidia. Livia Drusilla was born on January 30th, 59 BC. Her […]

Augustus First Emperor of Rome27BC-14AD Born 63 BC – Died 14 AD, age 78 With the defeat of Marc Antony and Cleopatra in 30 BC, Octavian emerged as the undisputed master of the Roman World. The Battle of Actim effectively ended the Republic and would give birth to Imperial Rome. His great-uncle Julius Caesar briefly attained such […]

Augustus 27BC-14AD Livia- Wife Julia – Daughter Agrippa – 12BC Gaius Caesar – Son Lucius Caesar – Son Tiberius – 14-37 AD Drusus – Son Nero Claudius Drusus – Brother of Tiberius Antonia – Wife Germanicus – Son Vipsania Agrippina Senior – Wife Gaius (Caligula) – 37-41AD Milonia Caesonia – Wife Valeria Messalina – 2nd Wife Britannicus – Son Agrippina Junior – 3rd Wife Nero – 54-68 AD Octavia – 1st Wife Sabina […]