Germanicus
Nephew and adopted son of emperor Tiberius, heir apparent of the Roman Empire, and father of emperor Caligula.
The record
Germanicus was a nephew and adopted son of emperor Tiberius, heir apparent of the Roman Empire, and father of emperor Caligula. Born on 24 May 15 BC in Rome, Germanicus died on 10 October AD 19 in Antioch.
Positions held include ancient Roman senator, quaestor and Roman consul. Notable works include Aratea. Honours include Olympic victor, tethrippon (4-horse chariot) and Roman triumph.
With a Wikipedia article in 61 languages, Germanicus is No. 5,694 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 24 May 15 BC, Rome
- Died
- 10 October AD 19, Antioch
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Known as
- Politician, writer, poet
- Field
- Politics
- Languages
- Latin
- Children
- 9
- Wikipedia editions
- 61
Did you know
Lived to 18.
One of 588 people in the Index born in Rome, with Julius Caesar.
Has a Wikipedia article in 61 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- —Ancient Roman senator
- —Quaestor
- —Roman consul
Connections
- FatherNero Claudius Drusus
- MotherAntonia Minor
- SpouseAgrippina the Elder
- SiblingLivilla
- SiblingClaudius
- ChildCaligula
- ChildNero Caesar
- ChildJulia Drusilla
- ChildJulia Livilla
- ChildDrusus Caesar
- ChildAgrippina the Younger
- ChildGaius Julius Caesar Germanicus Major
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Honours and works
Awards
- Olympic victor, tethrippon (4-horse chariot)17
- Roman triumph17
Notable works
- Aratea
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