Claudius' Relations with the Senate, Equestrians, and Plebs Flashcards
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What was Claudius’ relationship with the Senate?
Little evidence of opposition
Referenced in Suetonius, Claudius 13, 36.
How did Claudius engage with the Equestrians?
Equestrians were given the right of admission to the imperial presence
However, around 300 equestrians were executed during his reign (Suetonius).
What actions did Claudius take to please the Plebs?
Distributed largesses of corn and money
He entertained them with public spectacles (Suetonius Claudius 21).
Where did Claudius hold games?
Pompey’s Theatre and the Vatican
He celebrated the Circensian games within the Vatican.
Describe a notable naval event during Claudius’ reign.
He had a naval fight convincing fleets of Sicily and Rhodes to engage in the middle of the lake
This occurred before he began to drain the Fucine.
What types of games did Claudius hold?
Hunting wild animals and chariot racing
He held many different games.
What significant event did Claudius rehold from Augustus’ era?
The Secular games.
