Saturday, March 4, 2023

Head of the Youth

When Nero was adopted by Claudius around 50 AD, he was given the title ‘Princeps Iuventutis’ - Head of the Youth. This title was used to designate the first of the Roman knights.

It was common practice in the Roman Empire for this title to be given to the Emperor’s heir.
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