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agrippina the elder

 

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Noun agrippina the elder has 1 sense
  1. Agrippina, Agrippina the Elder - granddaughter of Augustus and mother of Caligula and Agrippina the Younger (14 BC - AD 33)
    --1 is a kind of Roman

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Term: Agrippina the Elder

Description:

Agrippina the Elder, also known as Agrippina Major, was a prominent and influential woman in Ancient Rome. She was born in 14 BC and was the daughter of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, a close friend and general of Emperor Augustus. Agrippina the Elder played a significant role in the Julio-Claudian dynasty, particularly through her children, including Emperor Caligula and the future Emperor Claudius.

Sense 1: Historical Figure

Noun (person): Agrippina the Elder was a powerful woman in Roman history, known for her strong personality and political influence.

Example Sentence: Agrippina the Elder fiercely advocated for her son's ascension to the throne.

Sense 2: Relationship

Noun (relationship): Agrippina the Elder refers to the mother of the Roman emperors Caligula and Claudius.

Example Sentence: Agrippina the Elder was known for exerting significant control over her son Caligula's rule.

Sense 3: Literature

Noun (character): Agrippina the Elder is featured in various historical novels and works of fiction set in Ancient Rome.

Example Sentence: The novel vividly portrays Agrippina the Elder's cunning nature and her impact on Roman politics.

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