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Livy also has a similar account (42.45.1–7) that seems to repeat but confuse what he had reported earlier. Polybius says he was accompanied by Postumius Albinus and a Marcus Junius Brutus, and describes their mission as urging the allies, particularly Rhodes, to join the Romans against Perseus. His task was to renew friendships and alliances, and to gather information on the influence of Perseus of Macedon. Livy says he was sent on an embassy with a Marcus Decimius to Asia and islands in the Aegean, including Rhodes and Crete, and travelled as far as Syria and Egypt.
The historical sources for which pose difficulties. It is possible that this Nero was the one who in 172 BC participated in diplomatic missions. He was the last consul of the Claudii Nerones until his descendant (the future emperor) Tiberius was elected in 13 BC.
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