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Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (31 August 12 – 24 January 41), better known by his nickname Caligula (/ k ə ˈ l ɪ ɡ j ʊ l ə /), was Roman emperor from AD 37 until his assassination in AD 41.
Caligula, Roman emperor from 37 to 41 CE, who succeeded Tiberius and transferred the last legion under a senatorial proconsul to an imperial legate, completing the emperor’s monopoly of army command. Accounts of his reign by ancient historians are so biased against him that the truth is nearly impossible to discern.
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- Caligula, considered by many to be a mad and unpredictable tyrant, is also known for transferring the last legion under a senatorial proconsul to a...
- In January 41, four months after his return to Rome from Gaul, Caligula was murdered at the Palatine Games by Cassius Chaerea, tribune of the Praet...
- After his accession, Caligula squandered the vast sums Tiberius had accumulated in the state treasury, executed rivals and supporters alike, made p...
Dec 16, 2009 · Learn about Caligula, the third emperor of Rome, who ruled from 37 to 41 A.D. and was known for his extravagance, cruelty and insanity. Find out how he was assassinated by his own guards and why his name is infamous in history.
Oct 18, 2011 · Caligula (Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus) was Roman emperor from 37 to 41 CE. Among the great emperors of the Roman Empire stand Augustus and Marcus Aurelius. At the other end of the spectrum is Emperor Caligula who the historian Suetonius (c. 69 – c. 130/140 CE) simply calls a monster.
- Donald L. Wasson
- Caligula is famous for being the first Roman emperor to be assassinated.
- He got the name "Caligula" as a nickname meaning "little boots," derived from the miniature uniform he wore as a child while on a campaign with his...
- Upon the death of Tiberius on the 17th of March 37 CE, Caligula became an emperor after co-ruling with Tiberius' son Gemellus Caligula, however, so...
- Some of Caligula's early accomplishments were the completion of a number of building projects and the rebuilding of decaying temples. He ended the...
- Caligula died after four years as emperor in January of 41 CE. He was murdered by members of the Praetorian Guard led by Cassius Chaerea, who had b...
- Caligula’s Complex Family History. Gaius Caesar Germanicus was born in Antium (modern-day Anzio), Italy on August 31, 12 A.D. He was the third of six living children born to his father Germanicus and mother Agrippina the Elder.
- Becoming Emperor Caligula. It could be that Gaius Caesar Germanicus was simultaneously treated like a prince while forced to remain on the island as Tiberius’ prisoner.
- Cruel And Delusional After Escaping Death. According to Ancient Origins, Caligula’s illness has been greatly debated. Some historians believe he was poisoned, while others have staunchly contested this.
- Just How “Mad” Was This Mad Emperor? In a biography by Aloys Winterling, Caligula: A Biography, the limits of Caligula’s insanity are drawn to suprising degree.
Jan 12, 2021 · Caligula’s Garden of Delights, Unearthed and Restored. Relics from the favorite hideaway of ancient Rome’s most infamous tyrant have been recovered and put on display by archaeologists. A ...
Nov 24, 2020 · Caligula: a biography. Full name: Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. Born: August AD 12. Died: 24 January AD 41. Known for: Though he ruled Rome as Emperor for only four years, Caligula has been immortalised as one of history’s most cruel and erratic leaders. Earning the nickname Caligula – 'Little Boots' – in childhood, he would be ...
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