Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known for his insanity because of his tyrannical  rule. He concentrated on strengthening Rome as a nation. During his reign he persecuted many religions and had the first war against the Jews.  He has been most remembered for the burning of Rome. This happened because of an attempted assassination and started to burn all catholic houses. There is also other burnings of theaters to promote sports in the Roman capitol. There is also the fact that he executed his mother and stepbrother.