Messalina - Wikipedia
WEBValeria Messalina (Latin: [waˈlɛria mɛssaːˈliːna]; c. 17/20–48) was the third wife of Roman emperor Claudius. She was a paternal cousin of Emperor Nero, a second cousin of Emperor Caligula, and a great-grandniece of Emperor Augustus.
Valeria Messalina - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJul 16, 2013 · In 38 CE (dates vary) Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus —known to history as Claudius— married his second cousin, Valeria Messalina. This was not a marriage made in heaven; some even claim she only married him to align herself with one of the most powerful families in the empire.
Messalina Valeria | Empress, Empress of Rome, Claudius’ Wife
WEBMessalina Valeria was the third wife of the Roman emperor Claudius, notorious for licentious behaviour and instigating murderous court intrigues. The great-granddaughter of Augustus’s sister, Octavia, on both her father’s and mother’s sides, she was married to Claudius before he became emperor.
Uncovering the Real Story of Empress Messalina: Comparing …
WEBUncovering the real story of Valeria Messalina, the infamous Roman empress, presents a fascinating challenge. Was she a power-hungry seductress, a protective mother, or a victim of her time?
This empress was the most dangerous woman in Rome - National …
WEBMar 2, 2023 · One of the greatest villains of the Roman Empire is the empress Messalina. The third wife of the emperor Claudius, she is remembered today as the most promiscuous woman in Rome, the nymphomaniac...
Messalina, Valeria (c. 23–48 CE) | Encyclopedia.com
WEBYoung, attractive, clever, and self-interested, Valeria Messalina found herself near the center of political power in Rome during the 1st century ce. She exploited every possibility to maintain her position, earning in the process a reputation for being cruel, manipulative, and sexually voracious.
Valeria Messalina Timeline - World History Encyclopedia
WEBExplore the timline of Valeria Messalina. She was about 15 and beautiful, while he was over 50 and the future emperor of the Roman Empire. In 38 CE (dates vary) Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus —known to history as Claudius— married his second...
Romans in Britain - Biography of Valeria Messalina, wife of …
WEBV aleria Messalina (born ca. 17/20 Died 48), sometimes spelled "Messallina," was the third wife of the Emperor Claudius. She was a paternal cousin of the later Emperor Nero, a second cousin of Emperor Caligula, and a great-grandniece of Emperor Augustus.
Messalina - the Empress Who Remarried While the Emperor …
WEBWho was Messalina? Valeria Messalina was born into an aristocratic circle. She had strong ties to the imperial family. Her great grandmother was Octavia, the sister of the first emperor Augustus, whose portico still stands in Rome’s Jewish Ghetto.
Artistic Reconstruction of Messalina - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 13, 2021 · A recreation of the Roman empress Valeria Messalina (c. 20-22 CE-48 CE), wife of the emperor Claudius (r. 41-54 CE). Messalina's facial features are very loosely based on a combination of Roman portraits and artistic license.
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