About Claudius
Claudius was Roman Emperor from 41 to 54 AD, known for his unexpected rise to power after the assassination of his nephew, Caligula. Initially perceived as weak and unfit for leadership due to his physical disabilities and reputation as an outsider, Claudius proved himself to be an effective ruler, expanding the Roman Empire and implementing significant administrative reforms. His reign is noted for the conquest of Britain and the promotion of social and political stability, before his death, which is suspected to have been orchestrated by his last wife, Agrippina the Younger.