full name Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus; original name Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus. 37–68 ad, Roman emperor (54–68). He became notorious for his despotism and cruelty, and was alleged to have started the fire (64) that destroyed a large part of Rome
Nero in American English
(ˈnɪroʊ)
(Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus, born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) a.d. 37-68; emperor of Rome (54-68): notoriously cruel & depraved