Claudius Quotes Flashcards

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Dio 19

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[The soldiers] became much angrier at this and would not allow Narcissus to say a word, but suddenly shouted […] “Io Saturnalia”

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Suetonius 29

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Claudius was wholly under the control of these […] a servant lavishing honours

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Tacitus XI 28

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Fear beyond doubt came over them when they considered the hebetude of Claudius, his bondage to his wife, and the many murders perpetrated at the fiat of Messalina

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Dio 60.4.1

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Taxes introduced in the reign of Gaius […] were abolished by Claudius

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Suetonius 12

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By such conduct he won so much love and devotion in a short time […] the people were horror stricken [at the false news of Claudius’ death]

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Dio 60.6.6

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[Claudius ordered the Jews] not to hold meetings. He also disbanded the clubs

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Dio 15

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Claudius at the very beginning of his reign had sworn not to torture any Freeman

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Dio 60.6.7

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He banqueted the senators and their wives, the knights, and also the tribes

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Suetonius 11.1

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He considered it of foremost importance to obliterate the memory of the two days when men had thought of changing the form of government

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Suetonius 12.1

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He recalled no one from exile except with the approval of the Senate

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Dio 60

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He promptly accepted all honours that were voted to him
He exercised great caution in everything

He became so used to settling all these matters by his judgement, and not by precedent

He also restored to Castor and Pollux their temple

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Alston

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Britain was still something of a mystery and would have the benefit of exoticism. Second, Claudius’s invasion could be seen to be in imitation of Caesar.

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