# Claudius — Dialogues character guide

> Claudius in Dialogues by Seneca.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Claudius Quadrigarius

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

Roman emperor and historian, noted for his administrative reforms.

## In the story

### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/book-i)

Mentioned as an example of a giver whose presents are preferred to his advice.

### [Chapter XV: The Discretion of Benefits](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xv)

Mentioned as someone whose presents are preferred over his advice.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xxiii)

Roman historian cited for the account of the siege of Grumentum and the loyal slaves.

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