Who was Tiberius?
Q: Who was Tiberius?
A: Tiberius was the second Roman Emperor who ruled from 14 to 37 AD and was the step-son of Caesar Augustus.
Q: What were Tiberius' accomplishments as a general?
A: Tiberius was one of Ancient Rome's greatest generals, responsible for protecting the northern frontier with his campaigns.
Q: How long did Tiberius reign as emperor?
A: Tiberius reigned for 22 years.
Q: What was the quality of Tiberius' rule like?
A: The first part of Tiberius' imperial work was excellent, but after the death of his son Drusus in 23, the quality of his rule declined and ended in terror.
Q: Where did Tiberius move in 26 AD and what happened as a result?
A: In 26 AD, Tiberius moved from Rome to the Isle of Capri, arguably resulting in a decline in the quality of his rule as his unscrupulous Praetorian Prefect Sejanus became the effective ruler of Rome and plotted against him.
Q: How did Tiberius respond to Sejanus' plotting?
A: When alerted, Tiberius counter-plotted to remove Sejanus from his official positions, and eventually executed him.
Q: Who succeeded Tiberius as emperor upon his death?
A: Tiberius' grand-nephew and adopted grandson, Caligula, succeeded him as emperor upon his death.
