Nero, born on 15 December 37 AD, in Antium (modern Anzio, Italy), was the fifth Roman Emperor, reigning from 54 AD until his death on 09 June 68 AD. Known formally as Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, he was the last emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Nero's reign is often associated with tyranny, extravagance, and debauchery, and he is infamously remembered for his ruthless persecution of Christians and the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, which many contemporaries and later historians speculated he may have instigated. His rule ended abruptly when he faced a revolt by the Senate and the Praetorian Guard, leading to his eventual suicide at the age of 30. Despite his controversial legacy, Nero remains one of the most studied and debated figures in Roman history.
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