Livia
1.
A sister of M. Livius Drusus, the celebrated tribune, B.C. 91. She was married first to M.
Porcius Cato, by whom she had Cato Uticensis, and subsequently to Q. Servilius Caepio, by
whom she had a daughter, Servilia, the mother of M. Brutus, who killed Caesar.
2.
Livia Drusilla, the daughter of Livius Drusus Claudianus. She was
married first to Claudius Nero, and afterwards to Augustus, who compelled her husband to
divorce her in B.C. 38. She had already borne her husband one son, the future emperor
Tiberius, and at the time of her marriage with Augustus was six months pregnant with another,
who subsequently received the name of Drusus. She never had any children by Augustus, but she
retained his affection till his death. On the accession of her son
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Livia, wife of Augustus. (Naples Museum.)
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Tiberius to the throne, she at first attempted to obtain an equal share in the
government; but this the jealous temper of Tiberius would not brook, and he commanded her to
cease meddling in public affairs. From that time he showed towards her only hatred, refusing
even to visit her when she was dying. She died in A.D. 29, at the age of 82 or 86.
3.
Livilla, the wife of the younger Drusus, son of the emperor
Tiberius. She was seduced by Seianus, who persuaded her to poison her husband, a.d. 23.
4.
Iulia Livilla, daughter of Germanicus and Agrippina. See
Iulia.
