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Marcus Cocceius Nerva was Roman emperor from 96 to 98 CE and his reign brought stability after the turbulent successions of his predecessors. In addition, Nerva helped establish the foundations for a new golden era for Rome which his chosen successor Trajan would bring to full fruition.
Seneca returned to Rome in 49 at the request of Claudius' new wife, Agrippina, who retained the philosopher as a tutor for her son, Nero. When Claudius died in 54 and Nero became the new Emperor, Seneca acted as his advisor along with the Praetorian prefect Burrus.