Nero Persecutes the Christians
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Religion, Ethics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Empires, Dynasties, Emperors, Caesars, Khans, Dictatorships, Dictators, Tyrants, Discrimination, Prejudice, Massacres, Genocide, Torture, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Italian History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Italy
- Date: 64-67
Article abstract: Nero persecuted the Christians, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire’s prolonged harassment of a religious group for political purposes.
Summary of Event
Nero, fifth emperor of Rome and the last of the Julio-Claudian line, ruled the Roman Empire from 54 to 68 c.e. and is generally considered one of the cruelest men in history. Born on December 15, 37 c.e., in Antium, Italy, to consul Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus and Agrippina the Younger, daughter of Germanicus Caesar and great-granddaughter of Emperor Augustus, Nero was...
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