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    Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (born Lucius Septimius Bassianus, 4 April 188 – 8 April 217), better known by his nickname Caracalla (/ ˌ k æ r ə ˈ k æ l ə /), was Roman emperor from 198 to 217 AD. He was a member of the Severan dynasty, the elder son of Emperor Septimius Severus and Empress Julia Domna.

  2. Caracalla was a Roman emperor, ruling jointly with his father, Septimius Severus, from 198 to 211 and then alone from 211 until his assassination in 217. His principal achievements were his colossal baths in Rome and his edict of 212, giving Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire.

  3. Feb 24, 2024 · Caracalla's twisted tale is one of a rebellious Roman ruler whose unconventional style foreshadowed a reign of murder, betrayal, and sibling rivalry. History remembers Caracalla, who reigned over Rome from 198 to 217 AD as one of the empire’s most despotic rulers.

  4. Jul 23, 2020 · Caracalla, notorious for his ruthlessness, ruled as one of Romes most infamous emperors, leaving a legacy marked by bloodshed and significant civic contributions. His ascent to power, marked by a deadly rivalry with his brother Geta, culminated in Geta’s assassination and Caracalla’s sole rule.

  5. Oct 2, 2011 · Caracalla was one of the most unattractive individuals ever to become emperor of Rome. He was cruel, capricious, murderous, wilfully uncouth, and was lacking in any sort of filial loyalty save for that of his mother Julia Domna, who died shortly after his assassination.

  6. Caracalla (188-217) Life & Death, The Tyrant Roman Emperor. Seen as one of the most blood-thirsty emperors to ever rule Rome, Caracalla’s accomplishments are dimmed by his brutality and crudeness.

  7. Caracalla , officially Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Augustus orig. Septimius Bassianus, (born April 4, ad 188, Lugdunum [Lyon], Gaul—died April 8, 217, near Carrhae, Mesopotamia), Roman emperor (198–217). He was nicknamed Caracalla for a Gallic cloak he allegedly designed.

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