His direct successor, Caligula, son of Germanicus, had already begun celebrating his new role as Emperor, but when he saw that Tiberius was still alive, he had one of his allies smother him to death. Some speculate that Caligula had poisoned him during a meal to get him out of the way.
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Answer and Explanation: Yes, it is believed that Naevius Sutorius Macro killed Tiberius by smothering him either with his pillow or with his bedclothes.
This success brought Germanicus new enemies and he died in mysterious circumstances in 19 AD. Many thought he had been poisoned and blamed Tiberius. He denied ...
Mar 11, 2024 · In 14 AD, Augustus Caesar died, and with all other heirs having fallen dead or into disrepute, Tiberius was named all-powerful successor. He was ...