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Germanicus Julius Caesar (24 May 15 BC – 10 October AD 19) was an ancient Roman general and politician most famously known for his campaigns in Germania. The son of Nero Claudius Drusus and Antonia the Younger, Germanicus was born into an influential branch of the patrician gens Claudia.
Apr 27, 2024 · Germanicus (born May 24, 16 or 15 bce —died October 10, 19 ce, Antioch, Syria [now Antakya, Turkey]) was the nephew and adopted son of the Roman emperor Tiberius (reigned 14–37 ce). He was a successful and immensely popular general who, had it not been for his premature death, would have become emperor.
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Jan 11, 2016 · Germanicus (15 BCE - 19 CE) was a commander in the Roman Empire with a glowing reputation in his time under the rule of the Emperor Tiberius. His position in the Roman Empire was a unique and important one. His marriage to Agrippina the Elder ( Augustus ' granddaughter) tied the Julian and Claudian branches of the imperial family.
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Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus (born 38 bc —died 9 bc) was the younger brother of Tiberius (who later became emperor) and commander of the Roman forces that occupied the German territory between the Rhine and Elbe rivers from 12 to 9 bc.
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The Battle of the Weser River, sometimes known as the First Battle of Minden or Battle of Idistaviso, was fought in 16 AD between Roman legions commanded by Roman Emperor Tiberius 's heir and adopted son, Germanicus, and an alliance of Germanic peoples, commanded by Arminius.
Germanicus was the son of Drusus and Antonia, and the adopted son of Tiberius. He fought against the Germans and Arminius, and was a popular and influential figure in Roman politics until his death in 19 AD.
May 21, 2020 · Germanicus was beloved by the men he led—they even tried to rebel in his name. Centuries after his death, questions remain about his fate. Explore the leader's epic history.
