Drusus Claudius Nero

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Drusus Claudius Nero is the name of two prominent Roman citizens.

• Drusus Claudius Nero I (b. ca. 105 BC) was a member of the Claudian Family of ancient Rome. He was a descendant of the original Tiberius Claudius Nero a consul, son of Appius Claudius Caecus the censor. Drusus Claudius Nero I served under Pompey in 67 BC, battling the pirate menace, and was famous for recommending that the members of the Catiline Conspiracy be confined. His wife was a descendant of the Claudian Family. His family were republicans. He was the father of Tiberius Claudius Nero (c. 85 - 33 BC).

• His grandson, Drusus Claudius Nero II (also called Nero Claudius Drusus), lived from 14 January 38 to 9 BC. He was the son of Augustus's wife Livia and her first husband, Tiberius Claudius Nero. This second Drusus Claudius Nero was the father of Claudius (10 BC-A.D. 54; emperor, 41-54).