Would Germanicus have become emperor?

Many Romans, in the account of Tacitus, considered Germanicus to be their equivalent to Alexander the Great, and believed that he would have easily surpassed the achievements of Alexander had he become emperor.

How did Rome react to Germanicus death?

Tacitus noted the reaction to Germanicus’ death: “He was decreed every honor which love or ingenuity could devise. Germanicus’ greatest legacy, however, was his progeny. Upon Tiberius’ death in A.D. 37, Germanicus’ son became the third emperor of Rome.

What age did Germanicus die?

33 years (15 BC–19 AD)
Germanicus/Age at death

Who was Germanicus father?

Tiberius
Nero Claudius Drusus
Germanicus/Fathers

WHO adopted Tiberius son?

Germanicus
Germanicus, also called Germanicus Julius Caesar, original name Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus, (born May 24, 16 or 15 bce—died October 10, 19 ce, Antioch, Syria [now Antakya, Turkey]), nephew and adopted son of the Roman emperor Tiberius (reigned 14–37 ce).

Who was Tiberius son?

Germanicus
Drusus Julius CaesarTiberillus
Tiberius/Sons

Why was Germanicus murdered?

In the midst of the feud, Germanicus suddenly fell ill at Antioch. He died there on 10 October, AD 19, aged only 33, of unknown causes. It seems that he was himself convinced that Piso had poisoned him, and the rumour quickly spread that it was ultimately Tiberius’ doing.

Was Germanicus a Roman emperor?

Germanicus, also called Germanicus Julius Caesar, original name Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus, (born May 24, 16 or 15 bce—died October 10, 19 ce, Antioch, Syria [now Antakya, Turkey]), nephew and adopted son of the Roman emperor Tiberius (reigned 14–37 ce).

Who was Germanicus wife?

Agrippina the Elder
Germanicus/Wife

Where was Germanicus killed?

Antioch, Turkey
Germanicus/Place of death

How did Tiberius get power?

In 6 bce Tiberius was granted the powers of a tribune and shortly thereafter went into a self-imposed exile on the island of Rhodes, leaving Julia in Rome. Tiberius was now 36 years old and at the pinnacle of his power. He was capable of ruling an empire, conducting a great war, or governing a province of barbarians.

How did Tiberius lose power?

However, his reign turned sour when informers accused Roman men and women of many, even silly crimes that led to capital punishment and confiscation of their estates. In 26 CE, Tiberius exiled himself to Capri, leaving the empire in control of his “Socius Laborum” (“partner of my labors”), Lucius Aelius Sejanus.