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Also Known As	Tiberius Claudius Nero Germanicus • Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus
Born	August 1, 10 BCE • Lyon • France
Died	October 13, 54
Title / Office	emperor (41-54), Roman Empire
House / Dynasty	Julio-Claudian dynasty
Notable Family Members	spouse Messalina Valeria • spouse Julia Agrippina • father Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus • brother Germanicus
Role In	Battle of the Medway

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