Born: 15 December AD 37 · Died: 9 June AD 68 · Age at death: 30
How old was Nero when he died?
Nero died aged 30. He was born on 15 December AD 37 and died on 9 June AD 68.
Roman emperor remembered for his cruelty and extravagance, the murder of his mother and blame for the Great Fire of Rome
Did you know?He had a great passion for the performing arts and frequently appeared on stage as an actor, poet and singer.
Quick facts
Date of birth15 December AD 37
Date of death9 June AD 68
Age at death30
Cause of deathExsanguination
NationalityRoman
BirthplaceAntium, Italy
Occupationpoet, politician, military personnel
Editor's Take:
Nero is remembered as Rome's most notorious emperor. He came to power at 16, guided at first by his mother Agrippina and the philosopher Seneca. Over time he turned against them, and had his mother murdered. In AD 64 the Great Fire destroyed much of Rome. He blamed the Christians and persecuted them. He loved music and chariot racing and performed in public, shocking the elite. Facing revolt and abandoned by all, he took his own life at 30.
Key Milestones
AD 54: Emperor aged 16
AD 59: Agrippina – has his mother killed
AD 64: Great Fire of Rome
AD 66: Greece – performing tour
Nero (Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; 15 December AD 37 – 9 June AD 68) was Roman emperor from AD 54 until his suicide in AD 68, as the final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.
