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What happened in AD15?
Lucius strabo, formally the preatorian prefect under Augustus, became prefect of Egypt and his son Sejanus becomes preatorian prefect
What year did Sejanus become preatorian prefect
AD 15
What happened in AD 23
Suetonius tells how a camp for the preatorian guards was built just outside rome
This was highly significant as it enhanced Sejanus' power base and his ability to intimidate
When was the preatorian guard been formed
27BCE under Augustus
Macro (3 important things)
Prefect of the guard from AD 31-38 as he helped to overthrow Sejanus and so was awarded the top job
He cultivated Gaius
According to Tacitus macro killed Tiberius in AD37 and Dio agrees
Who were the preatorian prefects in Claudius reign
There were 2
Rufrius Pollio
And Catonius Justus
What was the position of Prefect
It was the highest position a member of the equestrian order could recieve and by the end of the Julio Claudian period they wielded a lot of power and influence within Rome
Traditionally what was the job of the preatorian guard
To safeguard the city and the imperial family
But they also often carried out unpleasant tasks for the ruling family
What shows the close relationship between Claudius and the gaurd
In AD 41 he had coins minted which depicted him shaking hands with the guard
Why was Claudius always so greatful to the guard
Because they had elevated him to power
How did Claudius show his continuing debt to the guard
He gave them generous donations throughout his reign