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Scevinus

A Roman senator involved in the Pisonian conspiracy against Nero.

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Also known as Flavius Scevinus

First appearance: ii

Scevinus shows up with force in The Conspiracy and the Last Plea. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Senator who speaks openly against Nero and hints at a conspiracy to replace him with Piso.
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POPoppaeaAPAulus PlautiusCRCrispusCPCornelius PudensTHThraseaSCScevinus

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  • Christian community and converts
  • Historical and minor figures

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Scevinus in ii