Munatia Plancina

Munatia Plancina
Died33 AD
Cause of deathsuicide
Known foraccused of poisoning Germanicus
Criminal charges
SpouseGnaeus Calpurnius Piso
ChildrenGnaeus (later changed to Lucius) Calpurnius Piso
Marcus Calpurnius Piso.
FatherLucius Munatius L.f.L.n. Plancus

Munatia Plancina (died 33 AD) was a Roman noblewoman who lived during the reigns of Augustus and Tiberius. She was the wife of the governor of Syria, Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso. The couple was accused of poisoning Germanicus, the nephew and adopted son of the Emperor Tiberius. At first, Munatia Plancina was acquitted, but when the trial was renewed she committed suicide.