Antonia 36BC-38AD The younger daughter of Marc Antony & Octavia Mother of Emperor Claudius Grandmother of Emperor Caligula Antonia the Younger was the daughter of Mark Antony and Octavia. Together, the couple produced two daughters, both of whom were named Antonia. The younger Antonia was born about 36 BC. Antonia was a woman of renowned character who had […]

Drusus 14 BC – 23 AD son of Tiberius Drusus was the son of Tiberius by his first wife, Vipsania. Named after his brother, Nero Claudius Drusus, Drusus the Younger was born about 14 BC. Drusus grew up at court and eventually married the granddaughter of Marc Antony, Livilla, daughter of Antonia. Livilla bore three children: a daughter Julia and twin boys named Gemellus and Drusus. Drusus […]

Tiberius 14 – 37 AD born 42 BC – died 37 AD, age 78 Tiberius Claudius Nero was born on November 16, 42 BC, the elder son of Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia. Tiberius was most likely born on Palatine Hill in Rome where he and his younger brother Nero Claudius Drusus, spent much of their early childhood. However, his early childhood […]

Gaius Caesar  (Born 20 BC – Died February 21st, 4 AD) Gaius Caesar was the oldest son of Augustus’ daughter Julia from her second marriage to Marcus Agrippa. His younger brothers were named Lucius and Agrippa Postumus. Gaius and Lucius were destined by Augustus to succeed him, since Augustus himself lacked a son. Both boys were adopted by Augustus as his own children […]

Agrippa Died 12 BC Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was of common birth. He was Octavian’s lifelong friend, lieutenant, companion, and supporter. Agrippa accompanied Octavian to Apoflonia in 45 BC, where the two friends learned the art of soldiering. Agrippa was even at Octavian’s side in 44 BC when the news of Julius Caesar’s assassination arrived. When Octavian inherited all […]

Livia wife of Augustus mother of Tiberius & the nation born 57 BC – died 29 AD at the age of 86 Livia Drusilla was a woman of renowned beauty in her day. Livia was the daughter of a nobleman named Marcus Livius Drusus Claudius and his wife Alfidia. Livia Drusilla was born on January 30th, 59 BC. Her […]

Augustus First Emperor of Rome27BC-14AD Born 63 BC – Died 14 AD, age 78 With the defeat of Marc Antony and Cleopatra in 30 BC, Octavian emerged as the undisputed master of the Roman World. The Battle of Actim effectively ended the Republic and would give birth to Imperial Rome. His great-uncle Julius Caesar briefly attained such […]

Octavian born 63 BC – died 14 AD great-nephew of Julius Caesar Gaius Octavius Thurinus was born on September 23rd, 63 BC, to Gaius Octavius and Atia, a niece of Julius Caesar, by his sister Julia. The Octavian family had been associated with the bloody affair of proscriptions in Africa. Octavian preferred to distance himself from that reputation and instead […]

Lucius Antonius Silver Denarius Marc & Lucius Brother of Marc Antony Lucius Antonius was the youngest brother of Marc Antony and Gaius Antonius. Lucius, as well as other members of his family, had been loyal supporters of Julius Caesar. He even served as a Quaestor in Asia until 49 BC, when he took over as Pro Quaestor in charge of the entire province. […]

Octavia    Sister of Octavian Second wife of Mark Antony died 11 BC Octavia was the sister of Octavian (Augustus), born the daughter of Gaius Octavius and Atia, daughter of Caesar’s sister, Julia. Octavia was married to Consul Gaius Marcellus at a rather young age in 50 BC. Octavia bore three children in this marriage […]