Agrippina The Younger Historically

Agrippina was born with royal Roman blood in her lineage, but that didn’t necessarily ensure the integrity and honesty better befitting of a queen. She was convicted of conspiracy in her teen years after attempting to overthrow her brother Caligula as emperor and was sent to live in exile for several years.

She served as a behind-the-scenes advisor in the affairs of the Roman state. Her powerful political and family ties allowed her to maneuver Nero, her son from an early marriage, into the line of succession for the throne.