Adopted by Emperor Claudius and became Claudius Britannica. In her 17th year she married Rufus Pudens., a Roman Senator. She died in 97 A.D. She and her two sons and two daughters were instructed by St. Paul in the Christian faith. Around 100 A.D. all the children suffered martyrdom in Rome under Nero, who at age 16 succeeded Claudius as Emperor on September 28, 53 A.D.