| Full Name | Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus |
| Reign | 13 October 54 – 9 June 68 |
| Predecessor | Claudius |
| Successor | Galba |
| Born | 15 December AD 37 |
| Birthplace | Antium, Italy, Roman Empire |
| Died | 9 June AD 68 (aged 30) |
| Place of Death | Outside Rome, Italy |
| Spouses | Claudia Octavia, Poppaea Sabina, Statilia Messalina, Sporus, Pythagoras |
| Issue | Claudia Augusta |
| Dynasty | Julio-Claudian |
| Father | Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus, Claudius (adoptive) |
| Mother | Agrippina the Younger |
| Notable Names | Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus (birth), Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus |
| Major Accomplishments | Final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, known for his reign marked by controversies, cruelty, and extravagant indulgence |
| Contributions | Ordered construction of amphitheaters, promoted athletic games and contests, made public appearances as an actor, poet, musician, and charioteer |
| Notable Events During Reign | Roman–Parthian War of 58–63, First Jewish–Roman War, quashed revolt in Britain led by queen Boudica, fled Rome after being declared a public enemy |
| Public Perception and Legacy | Described as tyrannical, self-indulgent, and debauched by most contemporary sources, associated with the Great Fire of Rome and persecution of Christians |
| Modern Historiographical Perspectives | Some modern historians question the reliability of ancient sources on Nero’s tyrannical acts, considering his popularity among the Roman commoners |
