The Life of Nero - A summary of the life of Nero Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus.

Nero (37 AD - 68 AD)
He was born as Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, but is more commonly known as Nero. He could be known as one of Rome's most influential leaders as well as being a depraved tyrant. Nero was born in Autium, where he grew up with his mother, Agrippina, since his father died when he was three. When his mother married the emperor Claudius, Nero became next inline for the throne of Rome. Then when Claudius died Nero became emperor and ruled flawlessly for his first 5 years. He stopped contests that involved bloodshed, banned capital punishment, reduced taxes, improved the indep…