In 26, tiberius withdrew from public life to the island of capri, and in 31, caligula joined him there Tiberius died in 37, and caligula succeeded him as emperor, at the age of 24. 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. Now a dangerous megalomaniac, caligula declares himself a god 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.
Caligula was born gaius caesar augustus germanicus in ad 12 He is perhaps most remembered for his cruel and unforgiving nature Read about his rise to power. Ancient sources —suetonius, cassius dio, josephus—paint him as cruel, unstable, and arrogant. Gaius caesar augustus germanicus, better known by his nickname caligula, was the third roman emperor, ruling from ad 37 until his assassination in ad 41 Born on august 31, ad 12, caligula was initially celebrated as a promising young ruler who brought hope to the roman empire.
Discover the chaotic reign of caligula, rome's notorious emperor, known for his lavish excess, military campaigns, and dramatic downfall.
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