Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso (consul 7 BC)
Roman politician accused of killing Germanicus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso (c. 44/43 BC ā AD 20) was a Roman statesman during the reigns of Augustus and Tiberius. He served as consul in 7 BC,[1] after which he was appointed governor of Hispania and consul of Africa. Piso is best known for being accused of poisoning and killing Germanicus, the heir of emperor Tiberius.
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Died | 20 AD |
Cause of death | suicide |
Known for | accused of poisoning Germanicus |
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Spouse | Munatia Plancina |
Children | Gnaeus (later changed to Lucius) Calpurnius Piso Marcus Calpurnius Piso. |
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