Germanicus

 Though Germanicus was never an emperor himself, he belonged to the Julio-Claudian dynasty and was a powerful commander himself.  He was the nephew of emperor Tiberius, father of emperor Caligula, brother of emperor Claudius, and grandfather of emperor Nero.  Germanicus married Agrippina the Elder who would go on to become a popular and distinguished Roman Princess.

Germanicus was most noted for his exploits as the commander of the forces in Germania.  His death brought with it great public grief, and he was awarded many posthumous honours, including his ivory statue as the head of procession of the Circus Games.

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