Sextus Afranius Burrus
prefect of the Roman Praetorian Guard (AD 1-62)
Sextus Afranius Burrus was a Praetorian Guard prefect and an advisor to Nero. Sextus went down in history as one of the most powerful people at the beginning of Nero's reign.[1]
| Sextus Afranius Burrus | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 Gallia Narbonensis, Vasio |
| Died | 62 (age 61) Rome |
| Allegiance | Roman Empire |
| Years of service | 50 AD – 62 |
| Rank | Praetorian prefect |
| Commands held | Praetorian Guard |
References
change- ↑ Albino Garzetti (1974). From Tiberius to the Antonines: A History of the Roman Empire AD 14-192. Routledge. pp. 611f. ISBN 978-1-317-69844-9.
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