Full Name: Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus
Profession: 3rd Roman Emperor
Nationality: Roman
Why Famous: His reputation is of a tyrant revelling in cruelty, extravagance and sexual perversity. Caligula means 'little boots', a childhood name affectionately given to him by his guards.
Born: August 31, 12
Birthplace: Anzio, Italy
Star Sign: Virgo
Died: January 24, 41 (aged 28)
Cause of Death: Assassination
Events in the Life of Caligula
- 0037-03-18 Roman Senate annuls Tiberius' will and proclaims Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (aka Caligula = Little Boots) emperor
- 0037-03-28 Roman Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known as Caligula (which means "little soldier's boots), accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate
- 0041-01-24 Claudius succeeds his nephew Caligula as Roman Emperor after the later's assassination by officers of the Praetorian Guard
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