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The Emperors of Rome have fascinated people down through history. One of the most unusual Emperors was Claudius (10-54 AD). There are many different interpretations of this Emperor, who ruled the Roman world for 13 years. There are those who see him as a buffoon, or a tragic-comic figure and others who assert that he was a competent and even effective Emperor. This article will examine the career of Claudius. It will discuss his role in the expansion of the Empire, religious reforms and the administration of the Empire. It will also show his introduction of non-Italians into the Senate, changed the character of the elite and that he was a largely successful Emperor.