Tiberius
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(Tiberius Claudius Nero Caesar) 42 b.c.–a.d. 37, Roman emperor 14–37.
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full name Tiberius Claudius Nero Caesar Augustus. 42 bc–37 ad, Roman emperor (14–37 ad). He succeeded his father-in-law Augustus after a brilliant military career. He became increasingly tyrannical
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