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Claudius's Unlikely Rise
- Claudius's rise to power seems like a comedy.
- He was overlooked, then unexpectedly became emperor.
Claudius's Difficult Childhood
- Claudius, born in 10 BC, was seen as the family embarrassment.
- His family mocked his stutter and considered him stupid.
Claudius's Brief Acceptance
- As a teen, Claudius showed interest in history, prompting Augustus to hire Livy as his tutor.
- However, his historical writing, deemed too critical of Augustus, led to his exclusion from power.