B2+Nero

=**__//Nero(37 A.D.- 68 A.D.)//__**=

**__The Early Years:__** Nero was born in 37 A.D in the month of December. His full name was Lucius Domitius Athenobarbus. When he was 3 years old his father died and his mother was banned. He had to live with his aunt. Nero loved to draw, paint, and sing. Even though his dad was a monster who murdered people, his mom married the emperor, Claudius, Nero became the next in line to become Rome’s emperor. **__Making History:__** Nero became emperor when he was 16. His role was to be a good leader for the Romains, but that is not what happened. Nero caused commotions late at night and this caused brawls and fights. He became obsessed with him self and burned down much of Rome to build a Golden House on July 18th. Even though Nero was emperor at 16 he caused many troubles in Rome. **__The legacy__**: Nero is best known for burning down Rome. He was 31 when he committed suicide. He will be remembered for burning down all of Rome just to make a golden house. He was bisexual. He sang in lots of competitions and always won 1st place. He was emperor when he was only 16 in A.D. 54.

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