Octavia Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hey all. I have seen the movie Quo vadis and heard the name of Acte. I was wondering if anyone can give some useful info? I only know that she was the mistress to Nero. What happened to her after Nero married Poppaea and after his death? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingsoc Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 She was a freedwoman from Asia Minor who previously belonged to emperor Claudius, in 55 she started a relationship with Nero this relationship cause the raft between Nero and his mother and in the end brought Agrippina Minor downfall. Seneca however supported Nero because he wished to weaken Agrippina influence on him It's seem that their relationship wasn't only sexuall as Nero intented to marry Acte and even fake a royal background for her in order to do so. Their realtionship ended after Nero met Sabina, however Acte became very rich from her association with Nero. After his death she brought his body to be buried in his ancestors tombs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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