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Claudius

American

[klaw-dee-uhs] / ˈklɔ di əs /

noun

Appius Appius Claudius Crassus, Roman decemvir and consul, 5th cent. b.c.

Claudius British

/ ˈklɔːdɪəs /

noun

full name Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus. 10 _bc –54 _ad , Roman emperor (41–54); invaded Britain (43); poisoned by his fourth wife, Agrippina

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She won a Bafta for her portrayal of Livia in the BBC's I, Claudius and received a Tony Award nomination for playing the title role in Marlene.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

Phillips went on to become one of Britain's most acclaimed actresses, appearing in productions including Doctor Who, Calendar Girls, Dune, and I, Claudius.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

And while Hamlet may dither in seeking revenge for his father’s murder, we don’t hope that the scheming Claudius gets away with it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026

Scarlet’s final encounter with Claudius radiates with the complicated poignancy expected of real, difficult catharsis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026

Claudius and my father stood with their heads together, conversing in whispers.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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