Ruler said to have fiddled while Rome burned Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, April 3, 2017 · 68-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, April 3, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 3, 2017 · 68-Across · 4 letters
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Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
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