how did nero commit suicide?

Question

he was part of the roman empire.

Answer 1

I believe he burned down Rome with him inside.
Didn't he?

Answer 2

"Suetonius, however, states that Nero uttered his last words as he lay bleeding to death on the floor."

Hmm.. well while it doesn't exactly say, it does say he was bleeding. My guess would be falling on his own sword. Aside from poison, that seemed to be the typical practice.

Edit: Ahh, here we go:

http://www.bible-history.com/nero/NEROSuetonius_on_Neros_Suicide.htm

"Then, with the help of his scribe, Epaphroditos, he stabbed himself in the throat"

That's from Suetonius also. Although... it seems odd that he would be able to say any last words after stabbing himself in the throat... Who knows? Ancient Roman historians aren't exactly renowned for their accuracy. Always a lot of embellishment from them.

Answer 3

He probably disemboweled himself with a knife