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Claudius I

Claudius I
The first emperor chosen by the army, Claudius I is considered one of Rome’s best rulers. He created a civil service system, built aqueducts, drained the marshes around Rome, and built a nearby harbour. He also opened Roman citizenship to certain people in the provinces.
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