Historical Events Emperor Nero Nero succeeds Claudius as Roman Emperor Roman Emperor Nero Roman Emperor Claudius Famous Deaths Claudius (10 BC - 54 AD) Roman Emperor (41-54), dies of poison mushrooms at 63 List of Years About October 13, 54 ADCalendar: JulianDay of the Week: SundayLeap Year: No 53 AD Dates in History 55 AD Historical Figures Authors Civil Rights Activists Inventors Kings Revolutionaries Scientists