Roman Emperor Claudius

Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (10BC – 54 AD) became emperor of Rome in his 50th year. Bringing some stability to the Roman Empire between the disastrous reigns of his notorious predecessor, the emperor Caligula, and his even more notorious successor, Nero, Claudius reigned AD 41-54.

Claudius was crowned emperor by the Praetorian guards upon their assassination of the tyrant Caligula. Before becoming emperor, Claudius, whose physical disabilities included partial paralysis, stammering, and also limping.

Augustus and Tiberius tried to keep Claudius from public views an Claudius has the time to devote himself to studying and learning.

Although Claudius has no military experience, he decided to invade Britain and stayed with his invading army for sixteen days. By the end of his reign five new provinces has been added to the Roman Empire, although Claudius took part only in the British campaign.
Roman Emperor Claudius