Who is Nero from The Jewish War and what is their importance?

Nero was the Roman Emperor from 54 through 68. He appointed Festus procurator, and he eliminated many bandits in the country. Albinus followed and allowed widespread robbery, looting and corruption. Hostility grew until Nero's anxiety for events in Judea caused him to send Vespasian to command the armies. Vespasian heard Nero met a violent end in his thirteenth year and postponed his attack on Jerusalem. Nero was replaced by Emperor Galba.