Agrippina during Claudius’ reign
Grapping to achieve her life’s ambition of watching her son, Nero, ascend the throne. TO do this, she had Luscious Vittles, convince the senate to change their laws on incest, as Claudia was her uncle. According to the ancient sources, Tactics and Situations, she used seductive methods to gain Claudia’ affections. Claudia was also intent on the marriage, because unlike his predecessors, Gauss and Tuberous, he had not been adopted into the Julian family. Marrying Grapping would unite the families. Grapping was a significant influence on her husband.
This was devious through her possession of power and dominance. Cassias Did describes her as “she had more power than Claudia himself,ћ” and “she possessed all power, since she dominated Claudia”. According to the ancient sources, Scraping’s role during the reign Of Claudia was as a dominating co- ruler, who was different to the accepted role tot women. An example this is when she used her power to interfere with political decisions, and removed the leaders of the Praetorian Guard who showed sympathies towards Britannic,Claudia’ son _ When Caraculs, leader of the Britons, was captured and faced Roman justice, Grapping sat closely by. Tactics accounts for this event, describing the British king paid “the same homage and gratitude as they would have given the emperor. This indicates her close association with the ruling the empire. Although the ancient sources attempt to discredit Claudia, modern sources suggest he ruled with more effectiveness than his predecessors.
Anthony Barrett, also hints at Scraping’s important role, Which is discussed in “Scraping’s reserve seems to have transformed the regime of her husband. During Claudia’ years Of reigning, Grapping received many privileges. An example Of her recognition outside of Rome was when she had a colony instated at her birthplace, Era Laborious. The name of the colony, Colonial Claudia Era Augusta Grumpiness, was titled as recognition of both her and Claudia. She was also granted the privilege of being driven to the capitol in a carpenter, which is a right usually reserved for priests and holy objects. She was given her ownPraetorian guard, and in SO AD was awarded the title of Augusta.
After that her name appeared on many inscriptions and her face appeared on the obverse side of coins with her husband, which indicates her power and authority. Scraping’s final display of power during Claudia’ reign is shown when she successfully convinces him to adopt her son, Nero, as his successor in 51 AD. Claudia tell ill in 53 AD. Grapping convinced Claudia to inform the senate that if he were to suddenly die, Nero would take over.She was also able to strive for the betrothal f Nero to Claudia’ daughter, Octavia, and then have her adopted out so their marriage would not be considered incest. In 54 AD, Claudia died.
The ancient sources hold Grapping responsible for his death, as she had a strong motive for wanting him killed. This was done to make sure Nero was the next Princes. After the fall of Mescaline, she used her powerful family bloodline as an incentive for marriage. During hearers of marriage she was greatly influential, received many privileges and succession in convincing Claudia to adopt Nero.