Legacy
During his lifetime, Domitius did not enjoy a good reputation. He was accused of being the accomplice of Albucilla in the crimes of adultery and murder, and also of incest with his sister Domitia Lepida, and narrowly escaped execution only because of the death of Tiberius.
His widow Agrippina later married her widowed uncle Claudius. Lucius was adopted by the elderly Claudius as Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus. When Claudius died on October 13, 54, Nero succeeded him as Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. Nero exalted Domitius’ memory and the Roman Senate arranged for the construction of his statue in 55.
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