When was the number of the beast, 666, first identified as referring to Emperor Nero?

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                          The belief that the number of the beast in Revelation, 666, refers to Nero is a common theory now. When was this identification first suggested?
                        

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Nov 24, 2015, 05:42 PM
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When was the number of the beast, 666, first identified as referring to Emperor Nero?

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