Drusus
Drusus, (Claudius Nero,) a Roman general, born
38 B.C., was the son of Tiberius Claudius Nero and
Livia, whose second husband was the emperor Augustus.
He married Antonia, the daughter of Mark Antony. In
the year 13 B.C. he commanded an army on the Rhine,
and defeated several German tribes. Horace composed
an admired ode in honour of this victory, ...
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Claudius Nero, son of Tiberius Claudius Nero and of Livia, was born B.C. 38. He served early in the army, and was sent, in B.C. 17, with
his brother Tiberius, against the Rhaeti and the Vindelici, who had made an irruption into Italy. He defeated the invaders, pursued them
across the Alps, and reduced their country. Horace has celebrated this vic...
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Drusus Claudius Nero I (b. ca. 105 BC) was a member of the
Claudian Family of ancient Rome. He was a descendant of the
original Tiberius Claudius Nero a consul, son of Appius
Claudius Caecus the censor. Drusus Claudius Nero I served
under Pompey in 67 BC, battling the pirate menace, and was
famous for recommending that the members of the Catil...
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