- Messalina - Wikipedia
Valeria 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
- Scandalous Facts About Empress Messalina, The Viper Of Rome - Factinate
One of the most dramatic events in the Roman Empire was the rise and fall of Empress Valeria Messalina The third wife of Emperor Claudius, it wouldn’t take long for Messalina to wield immense power—and indulge all her greatest pleasures Indeed, it was this indomitable lust that brought about her infamous downfall
- Messalina Valeria | Empress, Empress of Rome, Claudius’ Wife - Britannica
Messalina Valeria (born before ad 20—died 48) was the third wife of the Roman emperor Claudius, notorious for licentious behaviour and instigating murderous court intrigues
- The Scandalous Life of Messalina: The Empress Who Shocked Rome
As the tumultuous era of the Julio-Claudian dynasty unfolded, one figure stood out for her unflinching ambition and capacity for manipulation: Messalina, the empress who would stop at nothing to secure her place amidst Rome’s imperial power struggles
- Uncovering the Real Story of Empress Messalina: Comparing Ancient . . .
Uncovering 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?
- Valeria Messalina - World History Encyclopedia
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
- Sex, scandal and slander: who was Messalina? - HistoryExtra
Messalina was an empress of the Roman empire and the third wife of the emperor Claudius, ruling between 41 and 48 AD
- Messalina: Was she really the most dangerous woman of the Roman Empire?
Valeria Messalina, born around 17 20 AD and executed in 48 AD, was the third wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius As a member of the imperial family, she was closely related to several prominent figures, including being a cousin to Emperor Nero and a second cousin to Emperor Caligula
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