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How did Claudia Octavia's life as an empress end?

  • She retired peacefully

  • She was assassinated

  • She died of natural causes

  • She was executed

Answer

Claudius Octavia's life as an empress ended when she was executed by her husband, Nero, who had her strangled in 59 AD. Her death came after a series of events that culminated in Nero's paranoia and desire to remove anyone who might pose a threat to his power.
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