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During their feud, Germanicus became ill in Antioch and died on 10 October AD 19. His death has been attributed to poison by ancient sources, but that was never proven. As a famous general, he was widely popular and regarded as the ideal Roman long after his death. [1]
Apr 27, 2024 · May 24, 16 or 15 bce. Died: October 10, 19 ce, Antioch, Syria [now Antakya, Turkey] Title / Office: consul (18), Roman Empire. consul (12), Roman Empire. Notable Family Members: spouse Vipsania Agrippina. father Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus. daughter Julia Agrippina. son Caligula. brother Claudius. (Show more)
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Oct 7, 2019 · On 10 October AD 19, Ancient Rome’s most popular son died. On the bimillenary of his death, 2,000 years later, the cause remains a mystery, but the surviving sources provide vital clues.
- Lindsay Powell
Jan 11, 2016 · THE DEATH OF GERMANICUS. Germanicus died in Antioch on October 10, 19 CE. Ancient sources wrote about marks of poison in Germanicus' corpse such as bruises and foaming at the mouth. Eulogies compared him with Alexander, who had died at the same age. His aides in Syria appointed Gnaeus Sentius Saturninus to fill the post abandoned by Piso.
- Martini Fisher
3 days ago · May 26, 2024. Introduction. In the autumn of AD 19, the Roman Empire was plunged into mourning. Germanicus Julius Caesar, the Emperor Tiberius‘s adopted son and heir, had fallen ill and died in the Eastern city of Antioch at just 33 years old.
However, his untimely death at the age of 33 under mysterious circumstances led to public mourning and speculation over his potential as a future emperor, leaving a lasting impact on Roman history and the imperial lineage. Especially after his son became one of the most hated Emperors. Table of Contents show. Key Takeaways.
In the year 9, Drusus reached the Elbe River, but he was thrown from his horse and died of the injuries 30 days later. He was posthumously given the cognomen Germanicus. Drusus’ conquests were extensive, but most were lost when Arminius defeated Publius Quinctilius Varus in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ( ad 9).
