Faustus Cornelius Sulla Felix (22–62) was one of the lesser known figures of the Julio-Claudian dynasty of ancient Rome. His grandmother was Antonia Major, the niece of Emperor Augustus by her husband Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus (consul 16 BC) (his maternal grandfather). His mother was Domitia Lepida, a great niece of Emperor Augustus and granddaughter of Octavia Minor and Mark Antony. His father was Faustus Cornelius Sulla Lucullus III (suffect consul of 31), a descendant of the Roman Dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla. He was also the half brother of the Empress Valeria Messalina and Marcus Valerius Messala Corvinus (consul 58). In his descent, he was of the highest birth. Gaius Sulpicius Galba becomes consul. ... Centuries: 1st century BC - 1st century - 2nd century Decades: 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s - 60s - 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s Years: 57 58 59 60 61 - 62 - 63 64 65 66 67 Events A great earthquake damages cities in Calabria including Pompeii. ... Template:Julio-Claudian Dynasty The Julio-Claudian Dynasty refers to the first five Roman Emperors: Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. ... Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. ... Julia Antonia Cretica Major (Latin for “the elder”) (b. ... For other uses, see Augustus (disambiguation). ... Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus was the only child of Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus (consul 32 BC) and Aemilia Lepida. ... Bust of Domitia Lepida (?), mother of Messalina Domitia Lepida (PIR2 D 180), sometimes known simply as Lepida (c. ... For other uses, see Augustus (disambiguation). ... Octavia Minor (69 - 11 BC), also known as Octavia the Younger or simply Octavia, was the sister of the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, and half sister of Octavia Thurina Major. ... Bust of Mark Antony Marcus Antonius (Latin: M·ANTONIVS·M·F·M·N[1]) ( January 14 83 BC – August 1, 30 BC), known in English as Mark Antony, was a Roman politician and general. ... Faustus Cornelius Sulla Lucullus III was a son of Lucius Cornelius Sulla Faustus, who was a descendant of the Roman dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla and Aemilia Lepida. ... Consul (abbrev. ... Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (Latin: L·CORNELIVS·L·F·P·N·SVLLA·FELIX)[1] (ca. ... Valeria Messalina (PIR1 V 161) , sometimes spelled Messallina ( 20-48) was a Roman Empress and third wife to Roman Emperor Claudius. ... Marcus Valerius Messalla Corvinus was a Roman who lived in the 1st century and was the oldest son of Domitia Lepida and consul Marcus Valerius Messalla Barbatus. ...

In 47, his mothers cousin, Emperor Claudius, had arranged him to marry his own daughter Claudia Antonia. The marriage resulted in a son, reportedly a weak child of little strength who died before his second birthday. His son's first birthday was celebrated privately. This article is about the year 47. ... For other persons named Claudius, see Claudius (disambiguation). ... Antonia (30–66 AD) was Claudius only child from his second marriage to Aelia Paetina. ...

Faustus Sulla was consul in 52. Two years after the accession of Nero, the imperial freedman Pallas (freedman) and the Praetorian prefect Sextus Afranius Burrus were accused of conspiring to give Faustus the throne. The conspirators were put on trial, but Faustus does not appear to have been implicated. Nero, however, began to watch his brother-in-law closely, afraid of his connection to the imperial family. Consul (abbrev. ... A Roman law prohibits the execution of old and crippled slaves. ... Nero[1] Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (December 15, 37 – June 9, 68)[2], born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, also called Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus, was the fifth and last Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. ... Marcus Antonius Pallas (c. ... Praetorian prefect (Latin Praefectus praetorio) was the constant title of a high office in the Roman state that changed fundamentally in nature. ... Sextus Afranius Burrus , Pretorian Prefect, was Neros tutor and later advisor. ...

In 58, another imperial freedman falsely accused Faustus of plotting to attack Nero, possibly at the latter's instigation. Nero treated Faustus Sulla as if he was proven guilty. Faustus was exiled in 59 and confined to Massilia (modern Marseille, France). Events The Ficus Ruminales begins to die (see Rumina) Start of Yongping era of the Chinese Han Dynasty. ... City flag Coat of arms Motto: By her great deeds, the city of Massilia shines Location Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country Region Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur Department Bouches-du-Rhône (13) Subdivisions 16 arrondissements (in 8 secteurs) Intercommunality Urban Community of Marseille Provence M...

Finally, in 62, the palace guardsman Tigellinus sent assassins to murder Faustus. He was murdered at dinner, five days after Tigellinus gave his orders. Faustus's head was transported to the palace. At times, Nero would tease Faustus's head, due to his boldness and greyness to his hair. Centuries: 1st century BC - 1st century - 2nd century Decades: 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s - 60s - 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s Years: 57 58 59 60 61 - 62 - 63 64 65 66 67 Events A great earthquake damages cities in Calabria including Pompeii. ... Gaius Ophonius Tigellinus, also known as Sophonius Tigellinus, was a minister and favourite of the emperor Nero. ...

Tacitus described Faustus's character as "timid and despicable" and also stated that Faustus was incapable to attempt to plot against Nero.