Caligula - Wikipedia
WebGaius 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 | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WebMar 26, 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. Accounts of his reign by ancient historians are so biased against him that the truth is nearly impossible to discern.
Caligula - Horse, Facts & Emperor | HISTORY
WebDec 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).
Caligula - World History Encyclopedia
WebOct 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.
10 Facts About Emperor Caligula, Rome’s Legendary Hedonist
WebDec 3, 2021 · Emperor Gaius, nicknamed Caligula, was the third emperor of Rome. Famed for his legendary megalomania, sadism and excess, he met a violent end in Rome on 24 January 41 AD. He had assumed the role of emperor only four years earlier, in 37 AD, when he succeeded his great-uncle Tiberius.
Roman Emperor Caligula: Horse, Facts, Life And Scandals - HistoryExtra
WebNov 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 – …
Caligula’s Garden of Delights, Unearthed and Restored
WebJan 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 ...
Roman Emperor Caligula believed he was a god. He was assassinated for it
WebFeb 25, 2020 · Indeed Caligula appeared to be in a fine mood: He was talkative, courteous, and friendly. He took his seat in the right-hand side of the theater, surrounded by his close family and friends.
Caligula - Wikiwand
WebGaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known by his nickname Caligula, was Roman emperor from AD 37 until his assassination in AD 41. He was the son of the Roman general Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder, Augustus' granddaughter, members of the first ruling family of the Roman Empire.
BBC - History - Caligula
WebDiscover facts about Caligula, who has gone down in history as Rome's most tyrannical roman emperor.
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