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Name Origin

Claudius is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Claudius. It means 'lame' or 'limping'. Several prominent figures in Roman history bore this name, including the Emperor Claudius.

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Famous People

Claudius (10-54)

Roman Emperor

  • Expanded the Roman Empire into Britain
  • Improved infrastructure and administration in Rome

Claudius Ptolemy (100-170)

Greek Mathematician, Astronomer, Geographer

  • Developed the Ptolemaic system of astronomy
  • Authored 'Almagest', a seminal work on astronomy
  • Created detailed maps of the world