Tiberius meanwhile having himself in person bestowed the hand of his granddaughter Agrippina, Germanicus's daughter, on Cneius Domitius, directed the marriage to be celebrated at Rome. In selecting Domitius he looked not only to his ancient lineage, but also to his alliance with the blood of the Cæsars, for he could point to Octavia as his grandmother and through her to Augustus as his great-uncle.
The Greek stands ready in the workroom; the English is served. Both faces will read together.
Agrippina — a candidate entry Augustus — a life Cneius — a candidate entry Germanicus — a candidate entry Octavia — a candidate entry
The Annals, Tacitus — translated by Alfred John Church & William Jackson Brodribb, 1876
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