Caligula

n. (12-41 A.D. born under the name Gaius Caesar) emperor of Rome from 37 to 41 A.D. who was assassinated in the year 41 by soldiers of his guard

This article is about the Roman emperor. For other topics with the same name, see Caligula (disambiguation). Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. (August 31, 12 –  January 24, 41), more commonly known by his nickname Caligula, was the third Roman Emperor and a member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from 37 to 41 .In general, only some details of his life are known. What is known, however, is that during his brief reign, Caligula focused much of his attention on ambitious construction projects and territorial expansion. He worked to increase the authority of the principate and struggled to maintain his position against several conspiracies to overthrow him. He was eventually assassinated in 41 by several of his own guards in a conspiracy involving the Roman Senate.
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1. Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)
(synonym) Gaius, Gaius Caesar
(hypernym) Roman Emperor, Emperor of Rome

n. Caligula (12-41 A.D. born under the name Gaius Caesar), emperor of Rome from 37 to 41 A.D. who was assassinated in the year 41 by soldiers of his guard

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Caligula (Gaius Claudius Caesar Germanicus| 37-41 AD); little soldier('s boot)