[Born B.C. 15. Died at Antioch, in Syria, A.D. 19. Aged 34.]
Son of Nero Claudius Drusus, and his wife Antonia; was adopted by
Tiberius, at the request of Augustus. Occupied for a time in an
exterminating war against the eastern Germans. Afterwards appointed by
Tiberius supreme ruler of the eastern provinces. Died at Antioch, where,
it is supposed, he was poisoned by the governor of the place. A man of
sensitive feeling, temperate, and virtuous. Remarkable for the dignity
of his person, for captivating eloquence, munificence, and unaffected
courtesy; but credulous, nervous, and a believer in magic. Idolized by
his soldiers, and popular with the multitude.
[From the marble in the Capitol, at Rome. The statue generally called
by his name is described under No. 312 in the Hand-book to Roman Court
and Nave.]