What did Agrippina claim after her husband's death?
He died naturally
He was murdered
He ascended to godhood
He left her everything
Answer
After her husband, Emperor Claudius' death, Agrippina claimed that he was murdered by poison, alleging that he had been the victim of foul play. She pointed the finger at his personal physician, Xenophon, and a freedwoman, Locusta, who were known for their involvement in poisoning cases. Agrippina's accusations sparked investigations and trials, underscoring the political intrigue and power struggles within the imperial court during that time.
The Empress Mother: Unveiling Agrippina the Elder - A Quiz on the Formidable Matriarch of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty
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