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Why was Seneca exiled to Corsica under the emperor Claudius?
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A 3rd century marble bust of Seneca, after an original bust of the 1st century; in the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Germany
In 41 CE, the emperor Claudius banished the philosopher and statesman Seneca to the island of Corsica. The official charge brought against him was adultery with the princess Julia Livilla, who was the emperor's niece.1
Seneca remained in exile in this uncongenial environment until 49 CE, when he was recalled to Rome through the influence of Julia Agrippina, whom Claudius had married following the death of his previous wife, Messalina.12