After the death of the Emperor Brutus, his eldest surviving son, Publius Claudius Moratius was given the throne. In the great procession he was dubbed Emperor Claudius, the second emperor to receive that title. Many considered it an odd choice, given the history behind the name, but Claudius II was very proud of the heritage of his name, and unlike most people, recognized the good history behind it. Whilst Claudius II made no great achievements during his reign, he ruled during a period of great turmoil, a time when the Empire for the first time felt as if it could be conquered. However the way he handled the situation, and his ultimate sacrifice for the Empire, has allowed him to go down in history as the Heroic Emperor.