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Poppaea Sabina (pŏpē`ə səbī`nə), d. A.D. 65, Roman empress, wife of Nero Nero (Nero Claudius Caesar) (nēr`ō), A.D. 37–A.D. 68, Roman emperor (A.D. 54–A.D. 68). ..... Click the link for more information. . While married to Otho Otho, Marcus Salvius (ō`thō), A.D. 32–A.D. 69, Roman emperor (Jan.–April, A.D. 69). ..... Click the link for more information. , her second husband, she became mistress of Nero, whom she finally married in A.D. 62. She had great influence over Nero, inducing him to have his mother (Agrippina II), his former wife (Octavia), and the philosopher Seneca killed. One story has it that in a fit of temper Nero kicked her to death. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Graham's impassioned portrayal of Poppea -- not too scheming, but no pushover, either -- is consistently riveting, her rich, amber-hued voice a constant pleasure. Tacitus Incognito: Opera as History in L'Incoronazione di Poppea. In his November London debut as a sexy emperor Nero in Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea with the English National Opera, lie emerged froth the orchestra pit and strode onto the stage . |
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