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Emperor Claudius's reign from 41 to 54 AD stands as a period of prosperity for the Roman Empire. However, his personal life was tumultuous, particularly due to his marriage to Agrippina the Younger. Amidst growing tensions within their relationship, Claudius's doubts about his son's legitimacy led him to declare Britannicus as his rightful heir over Agrippina’s son, Nero. Alarmed by this, Agrippina allegedly sought out a renowned poison maker, Locusta, and set forth a plan to diminish Claudius's hold on power.