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http://legionarybooks.net/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/Tiberius.259105218_std.jpg [: Early Years: Tiberius was born on November 16th 42 BC. He was names after his father, Tiberius Claudius Nero. Tiberius’ mother Livia split with his father and married Augustus Caesar. Tiberius was carefully educated while studying with some of the best tutors in the empire. He studied philosophy and Greek & Roman literature. He grew up and didn’t know how to be a diplomat, and wasn’t a very good people person. He couldn’t get along with the Senate and even his own family members! Soon after that, he sadly died at the age of 37.

Making History: Tiberius was the second leader of Rome. He was a well trained General and Administrator. He even was one of the best generals of his day. He improved Rome’s financial conditions and Civil services. In 12-9 BC he led conquest to the north in region Pannonia.  The Legacy:  Tiberius will be remembered for having a very successful military. He will also be remembered for making Rome a better place economically, and even for being the 2nd leader of Rome. Tiberius was a fair and nice leader.

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