What Happened to Sejanus

For a time the most influential and feared citizen of Rome, Sejanus suddenly fell from power in AD 31, the year his career culminated with the consulship. Amidst suspicions of conspiracy against Tiberius, Sejanus was arrested and executed, along with his followers.

What happens to Sejanus?

Despite being present at Mayfair and Spruce’s murder, it was the jabberjay recording which led Sejanus to be arrested, and later executed by hanging at the hanging tree. The last words he cried out were to his mother.

Who was Sejanus to Tiberius?

Lucius Aelius Seianus or Sejanus (20 BCE-31 CE) was the commander of the praetorian guard under the emperor Tiberius (14-37 CE). Coming from an obscure equestrian family, he managed to become one of the closest advisor of Tiberius, hoping to become his successor or a regent to a young heir.