Roman Empire
Tiberius left power in the hands of Lucius Aelius Sejanus
Capri, Italy
He left power in the hands of the commander of the guard, Lucius Aelius Sejanus. Tiberius himself retired to live at his villa on the island of Capri in 26, leaving the administration in the hands of Sejanus, who carried on the persecutions with contentment.
