Ofonius Tigellinus

Ofonius Tigellinus, born in the year ten, was a prominent politician in ancient Rome, best known for his role as the prefect of the Praetorian Guard from sixty-two to sixty-eight AD during Emperor Nero's reign. His rise to power was facilitated by his close ties with Agrippina the Younger, Nero's mother, which ultimately led to his appointment following the death of Sextus Afranius Burrus.

As a trusted ally of Nero, Tigellinus quickly earned a notorious reputation for his cruelty and ruthlessness. His influence in Rome grew, but as the years progressed, Nero's popularity waned among the populace and the military, culminating in a series of rebellions that would lead to the emperor's eventual downfall and suicide in sixty-eight.

When it became apparent that Nero's reign was nearing its end, Tigellinus made a strategic decision to abandon his loyalty to the emperor and align himself with Galba, the new ruler. However, this shift in allegiance proved to be ill-fated, as Galba was soon overthrown by Otho, who ascended to power just six months later. In a swift turn of events, Otho ordered Tigellinus's execution, prompting the once-powerful prefect to take his own life.