The Lives of the Caesars · Character
Livia Drusilla
Augustus's wife and Rome's first empress, a shrewd political operator whose devotion to dynasty shaped — and shadowed — every Julio-Claudian who followed.
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Also known as Livia, Drusilla, Livia Drusilla, Livia Augusta, Augusta
First appearance: Book II: The Deified Augustus
As a supporting figure in The Lives of the Caesars, Livia Drusilla is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Augustus's wife, mentioned in the context of his family and household.
Livia Drusilla first appears in 0001 book ii the deified augustus.
In Book II: The Deified Augustus: Augustus's wife, mentioned in the context of his family and household.
Later, in Book III: Tiberius: Mother of Tiberius; may have written the letter ordering Agrippa's death in Augustus's name.
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See Livia Drusilla in Book II: The Deified Augustus