Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus, commonly known as Nero, was a Roman emperor who ruled from 54 to 68 AD. He is often remembered for his extravagant lifestyle, persecution of Christians, and the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, which some historians believe he may have been responsible for. Nero was the last emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and his reign was marked by political instability and controversy. He is also known for his interest in the arts and his performances as an actor and musician. After his reign, Nero committed suicide, leading to the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and the Year of the Four Emperors.