Claudia Augusta

Claudia Augusta

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Gender:
Female
Birth:
21 January 63(Antium)
Death:
1 June 63
Family:
Father:
Nero
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Claudia Augusta (Classical Latin: [ˈklawdɪa]; January 63 – April 63) was the only daughter of the Roman Emperor Nero by his second wife Roman Empress Poppaea Sabina. She was born in Antium (Anzio) on 21 January 63.
Nero honored Claudia and her mother with the title of Augusta. Gold statues were placed in temples and circus games were held in Claudia's honor. She died three monthsafter her birth of illness. Nero and Poppaea Sabina mourned her death and Claudia was declared a goddess. A shrine and a priest were dedicated to her shortly afterward.

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