The Lives of the Caesars · Character
Poppaea Sabina
Second wife of Nero, reportedly kicked to death by him.
minor
First appearance: book vi nero
Poppaea Sabina shows up with force in Otho. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Nero's mistress whom Otho pretended to marry; his devotion to her led to a rift with Nero and his banishment.
Poppaea Sabina first appears in 0005 book vi nero.
In Otho: Nero's mistress whom Otho pretended to marry; his devotion to her led to a rift with Nero and his banishment.
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