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Livy’s connection to the future emperor Claudius began when the historian was invited to supervise the young prince's literary activities, an arrangement presumably made around 8 CE.1
At the time, Claudius was often marginalized by the imperial family due to his physical infirmities and perceived social awkwardness, which left him largely to his own private studies. Livy played a pivotal role in this period of Claudius's life by recognizing and actively encouraging the young man's burgeoning interest in historical research. This mentorship helped foster Claudius's own scholarly pursuits, leading him to write several historical works, including accounts of Etruscan and Carthaginian history.234