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Germanicus

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The Resume

    (May 24, 15 BC-October 10, 19)
    Birth name was Germanicus Julius Caesar
    Commander of the forces in the Roman province of Germania
    Adopted son of Tiberius

Why he might be annoying:

    He plagued Tiberius' reign as emperor, as many thought Augustus should have selected him as his successor.
    People were shocked when he was passed over for emperor of Rome and as a result, a lot of outrage and rumors were spread.
    Many continue to believed that Tiberius had him murdered while he was on campaign in Syria, although new facts suggest otherwise.
    Caligula was his son.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was an excellent general and a born leader.
    His conquests were always celebrated enthusiastically by the people.
    He was loved by the legions and had an incredible amount of influence over the Roman Empire.
    He most likely would have become emperor had he not died pre-maturely.
    He respected Augustus' decision to award Tiberius the imperial throne and didn't attempt a rebellion.

Credit: Captain Howdy


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 43 Votes: 53.49% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 57.58% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 69 Votes: 53.62% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 118 Votes: 58.47% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 248 Votes: 63.71% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 232 Votes: 48.28% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 100 Votes: 39.00% Annoying