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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: The Ultimate Cut: Directed by Tinto Brass. With Malcolm McDowell, Helen Mirren, Teresa Ann Savoy, Peter O'Toole. Follows Caligula as he kills his devious adoptive grandfather and takes control of the decadent Roman Empire, spiralling into depravity, devastation, and madness.
Aug 27, 2024 · 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.
Aug 16, 2023 · Caligula (12 BCE– 24 CE) is one of the most notorious Roman emperors. Everyone “knows” Caligula’s incestuous relationship with his sisters, or for his cruelty and madness, which culminated in Caligula naming his horse Roman consul or declaring himself a god.
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...
Dec 16, 2009 · Caligula (formally known as Gaius) was the third of Ancient Rome’s emperors, who achieved feats of waste and carnage during his four‑year reign (A.D. 37‑41).
Born in AD 12. Son of Germanicus Caesar (15 BC-AD 19), nephew of Tiberius, and Agrippina (14 BC-AD 33), granddaughter of Augustus. Became emperor in AD 37. Married (1) Junia Claudilla; (2) Livia Orestilla; (3) Lollia Paulina; (4) Caesonia (one daughter, Julia). Assassinated on 24 January AD 41.
Feb 25, 2020 · For four years, Caligula capriciously ruled Rome, drained the treasury, and mocked the Senate—until those sworn to protect him plotted his death.
Nov 14, 2023 · In this article, we will delve into the life, policies, and legacy of Caligula. From his early life in the Julio-Claudian dynasty to the complexities of governance and his lasting impact on Roman history, we navigate the multifaceted layers of one of Rome’s most infamous emperors.
Discover facts about Caligula, who has gone down in history as Rome's most tyrannical roman emperor.
