DOMVS IVLIO–CLAVDIATHE IMPERIAL FAMILY ARCHIVE
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Son of Claudius

Britannicus

Britannicus

Dynastic role
Son of Claudius
Life
Dates not recorded in this concise profile
Archive group
Heirs and princes

The son of Claudius and Messalina was a biological imperial heir. Claudius’s adoption of Nero created an older rival who ultimately succeeded to the throne.

Profile overview

The son of Claudius and Messalina was a biological imperial heir. Claudius’s adoption of Nero created an older rival who ultimately succeeded to the throne.

This concise profile records the person’s place in the dynasty. The family and succession panel distinguishes biological descent, marriage, and adoption within the archive.

Historical sources

Supplied expanded family inventory
A concise identification entry based on the supplied inventory. The linked relationships show the relatives represented in this archive.

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