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Caligula : Third Emperor of the Roman Empire

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Topic: Caligula : Third Emperor of the Roman Empire

Posted By: Josip990
Subject: Caligula : Third Emperor of the Roman Empire
Date Posted: 23 May 2018 at 3:30am

The http://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/madness-caligula-002132" rel="nofollow - story of Caligula is a legacy that goes back thousands of years. In his short life of only 29 years he experienced horrific tragedy, a deep hatred for the man who killed his family, great power as the Emperor of Rome, and eventually, a brutal death. While his reign as Emperor lasted only a few short years, the stories of Caligula have lived on for millennia, his name becoming synonymous with murder and debauchery. In the latter years of his life, his behavior became same outlandish and extreme that many believe he was suffering from insanity. Some say he was driven to madness by the events in his life, while others say he may have been mentally ill or suffering the effects of a disease.

He was born on August 31, 12 AD in Antium, Italy (now known as Anzio, Italy). His parents were Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder, and he was one of six children, with siblings named Nero, Drusus, Agrippina the Younger, Julia Drusilla, and Julia Livilla. His given name was Gaius Caesar Germanicus, but at the age of three he was given the nickname Caligula, meaning “little boot,” when accompanying his father on campaigns – the soldiers were amused at his tiny soldier outfit.

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Posted By: Tim the plumber
Date Posted: 04 August 2018 at 1:28am

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