Poppaea Sabina
At a glance:
- Series: Great Lives from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Women’s Issues
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Empires, Dynasties, Emperors, Caesars, Khans, Family, Marriage, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Women’s History, Western Civilization/European History, Ancient History
Article abstract: Roman noblewoman{$I[g]Roman Empire;Poppaea Sabina} Poppaea Sabina established herself as a pivotal figure in the popular support for the regime of the Roman emperor Nero.
Early Life
Poppaea Sabina (paw-PEE-ah sa-BI-nah), a woman of noble birth and financial resources, was an immensely influential figure in Nero’s Imperial court. As she became an increasingly public figure, many of her decisions seem to have been driven by a desire to legitimize her position in the Imperial household. Indeed, the position and influence of Poppaea...
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