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In January of 63 AD, a daughter was born to Nero and his wife Poppaea Sabina in Antium. She was named Claudia and was honored by Nero with the title of Augusta. There were gold statues placed in temples and games were held in her honor.

Three months later, in April of the same year, she died of an illness. But what if she had lived? By June of 68 AD (when Nero's reign ended) she would be 5 1/2 years old. Could she survive the tumultous period of the year of the four emperors, and if so, what effect on legitimacy would she have for the future?

More importantly, how could this alter Nero's reign and his downfall? A living member of the Julio-Claudian house would pose a problem I presume. It was not unheard of (though not common either) for the Romans to betrothe a girl so young to someone else (Sextus Pompey betrothed his daughter, Pompeia Magna, to Marcellus when she was 3) so could Nero betrothe her to someone to give himself a clear cut successor? I know Nero was hardly thinking about succession at this point, but havving a clear cut successor might ward off plots against him, and sure up his position.

Thoughts?
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