Drusus Minor

Drusus Minor in Roman Biography

Dissertatio de M. L. Drusis Patre et Filio," 1826. Dru'sus Cae'sar, (see'zar,) sometimes called Drusus Junior, a son of the emperor Tiberius, married Livia, a sister of Germanicus. His character was depraved by cruelty and other vices. Died in 23 A.D., from poison. See Tacitus, "Annals."...

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Drusus Minor in Harpers Dictionary

The son of the emperor Tiberius by Vipsania, daughter of Agrippa. He served with distinction in Pannonia and Illyricum, and was consul with his father, A.D. 21. In a quarrel with the imperial favourite Seianus, he gave the latter a blow in the face. Seianus, in revenge, seduced his wife Livia or Livilla, daughter of Drusus the elder and of Ant...

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Drusus Julius Caesar in Wikipedia

Nero Claudius Drusus, later Drusus Julius Caesar (adoptive name; 13 BC - 14 September 23 AD) was the only child of Roman Emperor Tiberius and his first wife, Vipsania Agrippina. Biography - He was born in 7 October 13 BC with the name Nero Claudius Drusus, and is also known to historians as Drusus II and Drusus Minor. Drusus was named after his...

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