B1+Nero

 NERO -   (37-68 AD) __ The Early Years __ __  Making History   __ __ The Legacy __ 
 * Nero was born in Antium in 37 A.D. on December 15th
 * Nero’s birth name was Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus
 * Nero’s birth father was Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus.
 * His father died when he was only a child.
 * After birth, Nero was adopted by Claudius, naming him Nero Claudius Caesar Drucus Germanicus.
 * He was very interested in the arts.
 * He soon became a great actor.
 * He also trained himself o play the Lyre very well.
 * Nero was emperor from 54 A.D. to when he died in 68 A.D.
 * Many people supported Nero for the first 5 years of being emperor.
 * Nero banned capital punishment. Reduced taxes, and stopped bloodshed games.
 * He also brought independence to Rome, and allowed competitions in poetry, theater, and athletics.
 * Nero will be remembered for doing many good…and bad things.
 * Many good things he will be remembered for ar
 * Hi  s beautiful gardens and his ability to play the Lyre so well.
 * He will also be remembered for being very artistic and being a good actor.
 * Some unfortunate things he will be remembered for are…
 * Setting fire to Rome
 * He also murdered his wife, mother, and Senators
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