Germanicus (15 BCE - 19 CE) was a commander in the Roman Empire with a glowing reputation in his time under the rule of the Emperor Tiberius. His position in the Roman Empire was a unique and important one. His marriage to Agrippina the Elder (Augustus' granddaughter) tied the Julian and Claudian branches of the imperial family. Along with their children, they became the most popular family in Rome. His death set into motion some nasty politics which saw the exile of his wife and their oldest son, as well as the death of their second son. Nevertheless, due to his popularity and military career, the next two emperors, Caligula and Claudius, neither of whom had any military credentials of their own, constantly evoked his name and their relationship with him as their surrogate with the army.
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15 BCE - 19 CELife of Roman general Germanicus.
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7 CEGermanicus is made quaestor.
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12 CEGermanicus is made consul for the first time.
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15 CEGermanicus leads 12,000 men across the Rhine to attack the Chatti.
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26 May 17 CERoman emperor Tiberius grants Germanicus a Triumph for his military victories across the Rhine.
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18 CEGermanicus and his consort Agrippina the Elder visit the ancient city of Assos.
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18 CERoman general Germanicus is made consul for the second time.
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10 Oct 19 CERoman general Germanicus dies at Antioch.
