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1
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Messalina

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Died in Lucullian Gardens, pierced by tribune’s sword

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Seneca

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Opened his veins, drank hemlock

3
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Claudius

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Consumed a plate of poisoned mushrooms

4
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Poppea Sabina

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Kicked to death by Nero (while preggers)

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Petronius

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Opened veins, lounged, feasted, enjoyed death process

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Brittanicus

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Drank poison at dinner table

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Caligula

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Jaw is broken and stabbed multiple times

8
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Octavia

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Exiled, then executed

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Pliny the Edler

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Asphyxiated by volcanic fumes/ash

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Nero

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Killed himself (with help) by dagger thrust into his neck