Who is Messalina? Detailed answer

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Who is Messalina?

Valeria Messalina (c. 25-48 AD) at the age of 15 became the third wife of Emperor Claudius (10 BC - 54 AD) and gave birth to Claudia Octavia and Britannica. Known for her debauchery. In 48, while still married to Claudius, she married her lover Gaius Silius, who had vowed to rebel against the empire. She was captured and stabbed to death by an envoy of the emperor.

Claudius was subsequently poisoned by his fourth wife, Agrippina, which opened the way to the throne for her son Nero.

Author: Mendeleev V.A.

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