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The great military commander Germanicus |
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19 AD - Germanicus dies.
Germanicus dies, possibly murdered. Despite the lack of evidence, his widow, Agrippina the Elder, is convinced that Tiberius poisoned him and wages a relentless vendetta against the emperor. Suetonius suggests possible motives for Tiberius, including jealousy and fear of his adopted son's popularity and increasing power.
26 AD - Tiberius leaves Rome.
Tiberius retires to the island of Capri, never to return to Rome. His deputy, Sejanus, continues to increase his power and authority in Rome.
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