Caligula was actually his nickname, which at the time of his government was not in use. The soldiers had lost the name. Means "little boots", ie the shoes of the soldiers were targeted. Caligula was known for his cruel to you can torture and kill potential competitors and senators. Caligula portrait actually emperor Caligula would have to be. As the most likely successor of Tiberius, Caligula was knowing father Germanicus. However, the prefect of the Imperial Praetorian Guard, Sejanus attempted, by all means, even to become emperor and changed in a systematic way all possible successor to Tiberius.
Caligula: the rest
Although Caligula was seven, his father died on a trip to the East. Sejanus was probably murdered by other competitors. Later it was Sejanus Caligula both mother Agrippina and his two older brothers to jail or into exile, where three died.
Caligula was left behind and was cared for by his grandmother Livia, the widow of Emperor Augustus. She took the matter is that was sealed by the public and against attacks on his person was safe. Along with his three sisters grew therefore quite isolated.
When Emperor Tiberius, 16 died March 37, it was clear that Caligula would be his successor. This was, in fact, for six years in the environment of the Emperor, and probably felt good to him. If Caligula drowned even the sick Emperor Tiberius, as stated sometimes it is not clear.
Caligula was left behind and was cared for by his grandmother Livia, the widow of Emperor Augustus. She took the matter is that was sealed by the public and against attacks on his person was safe. Along with his three sisters grew therefore quite isolated.
When Emperor Tiberius, 16 died March 37, it was clear that Caligula would be his successor. This was, in fact, for six years in the environment of the Emperor, and probably felt good to him. If Caligula drowned even the sick Emperor Tiberius, as stated sometimes it is not clear.
History: Fact or Fiction?
In general, the history of this period full of anecdotes, it is not known if they are true or if you must describe Caligula only decoration. Ancient historians such as Suetonius, Dio Cassius and Josephus decorated their works as their own inventions.
Moreover, it was customary to use generalities to describe certain celebrities. Well characterized, for example, a well-known as a cruel ruler of a particular race, which is found in the descriptions of many other tyrants. What the person really was true and that the details just mentioned because they are generally used to describe a person will remain so in the dark.
Moreover, it was customary to use generalities to describe certain celebrities. Well characterized, for example, a well-known as a cruel ruler of a particular race, which is found in the descriptions of many other tyrants. What the person really was true and that the details just mentioned because they are generally used to describe a person will remain so in the dark.
Main objective: the opponents of
On 18 March 37 was proclaimed emperor Caligula. At the beginning of his term, became popular among tax cuts and financial donations to his bodyguards. After six months of Caligula fell seriously ill, possibly meningitis. Ancient historians see the disease as a turning point.
Since then, the emperor became more and more like a cruel man of power, which turns off all competitors, the senators treated as slaves and systematically killing lies, having previously held for high treason against them.
Since then, the emperor became more and more like a cruel man of power, which turns off all competitors, the senators treated as slaves and systematically killing lies, having previously held for high treason against them.
Big plans - but no substance
Military conquests are not attributable to Caligula. Although the Roman Empire sought in Germany and Britain to expand, but without being there, much further than its predecessor. To pretend that it intended to hire gladiators success Gauls and dye their hair red in order to present them as Germanic captives in Rome. Dams also allegedly used as projectiles that his soldiers had met in the North Sea.Caligula statue zeus true booty did not bring with her handful of combat moves, instead instructed his government to steal, especially in the Greek provinces of art objects. I wanted to bring even the Statue of Zeus Phidias (see photo), one of the ancient wonders of the world to Rome.
Most of his grandiose plans are not realized Caligula. There was, for example, also plans to build a canal through the Strait of Corinth, or a road in the Alps. In keeping with the image of the autocratic tyrant, however, extending the imperial prisons reading, which burned down their opponents and built themselves luxury apartments and playgrounds.
Final Caligula
Which the emperor, who rushed to worship as a god, criticized, even for a derogatory comment about her clothes, had been afraid for his life. No wonder that Caligula was the victim of a murder itself over time. On January 24, 1941, after less than four years in power that brought the members of the Guard (Praetorian) around.
Not only senators who had previously suffered too much under Caligula, but the people are glad the tyrant was dead. To destroy the memory of it, were statues representing him, coins with his image and his government destroyed documents. His successor, Claudio also said that all government measures that Caligula had begun to be valid.
Often Caligula was later declared insane. He was taken by the illusion of Caesar, he said. If the tyrant really had a mental illness or if their terrible acts did not rise from a fad, and the fear of their opponents and can not be resolved.
Not only senators who had previously suffered too much under Caligula, but the people are glad the tyrant was dead. To destroy the memory of it, were statues representing him, coins with his image and his government destroyed documents. His successor, Claudio also said that all government measures that Caligula had begun to be valid.
Often Caligula was later declared insane. He was taken by the illusion of Caesar, he said. If the tyrant really had a mental illness or if their terrible acts did not rise from a fad, and the fear of their opponents and can not be resolved.
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