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Claudius I

American  
[klaw-dee-uhs] / ˈklɔ di əs /

noun

  1. 10 b.c.–a.d. 54, Roman emperor a.d. 41–54.


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Hundreds of ancient coins unearthed by a metal detectorist could be what experts say is the largest precious metal hoard found in Britain dating from the reign of Claudius I.

From BBC May 21, 2022

A son of the Roman Emperor Claudius I is said to have choked to death on a pear he tossed playfully into the air and then swallowed.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Excuse me, Claudius, I did not mean to offend you."

From Doctor Claudius, A True Story by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

But there was no show-off in Claudius, I think.

From Adela Cathcart, Volume 2 by MacDonald, George

"We are indeed," said Claudius; "I hope the delay will not cause you any serious inconvenience, for I suppose we shall not reach New York for a fortnight at least."

From Doctor Claudius, A True Story by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

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