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Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, 10 BC - AD 54. Fourth Roman emperor. After Caligula was assassinated in a conspiracy involving the Praetorian commander Cassius Chaerea and several senators, Claudius who probably knew of the plot but had no direct hand in it, witnessed the guards execute several noblemen including his friends and fled to the palace to hide where a Praetorian named Gratus found him behind a curtain and declared him princeps or emperor. From Cassells Illustrated Universal History, published 1883
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Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, 10 BC - AD 54. Fourth Roman emperor. After Caligula was assassinated in a conspiracy involving the Praetorian commander Cassius Chaerea and several senators, Claudius who probably knew of the plot but had no direct hand in it, witnessed the guards execute several noblemen including his friends and fled to the palace to hide where a Praetorian named Gratus found him behind a curtain and declared him princeps or emperor. From Cassells Illustrated Universal History, published 1883
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This print showcases Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the fourth Roman emperor who reigned from 10 BC to AD 54. The image captures a pivotal moment in his rise to power after the assassination of his predecessor, Caligula. In this historical event, Claudius found himself entangled in a conspiracy involving Cassius Chaerea, the Praetorian commander, and several senators. Although it is believed that Claudius had prior knowledge of the plot but did not directly participate in it, he witnessed the horrifying execution of noblemen, including some of his friends. Fearing for his own life, he sought refuge within the palace walls. Behind a curtain within the palace's hidden recesses, Claudius concealed himself as chaos unfolded outside. It was during this tense moment that fate intervened in an unexpected manner. A Praetorian named Gratus discovered him and proclaimed him princeps or emperor. The intensity and drama captured by this photograph evoke a sense of intrigue surrounding one man's sudden ascension to power amidst treacherous circumstances. This historical snapshot offers us a glimpse into ancient Rome's political landscape and sheds light on how individuals navigated through perilous times to claim their rightful place at its helm. Ken Welsh’s remarkable work brings forth these significant moments from history with stunning clarity and detail while preserving their essence for generations to come.
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