Roman Emperors

I poisoned my younger brother, had my wife murdered, and forced my old tutor to commit suicide

I created Rome's first library

Had a passion for Greek philosophy and learning & was surrounded by Greek scholars and writers

I built great aqueduct's to supply water for Rome

I reduced taxes, gave free food, kept a constant supply of grain, & gave subsidies  to the poor

I was a man of culture and the arts who avoided war whenever possible

When solders came for me, I stabbed myself while saying "What an artist the world is losing"

I supposedly fiddled while Rome burned

I encouraged wealthy friends to provide financial support or patronize writers and artists

I was known as Rome's cruelest Emperor

I enjoyed bloody fights between Gladiators

I loved watching the dangerous sport of chariot racing

I refer to myself as "First Citizen"

I built a wall from sea to sea to defent the Roman Empire

I built a great forum, the Pantheon, as a temple to all of the Gods of Rome

I was a great musician and poet in my own mind

Even though I was not an emperor, I was considered Rome's most famous leader