Caligula (12-41 CE) was the third Roman emperor, who reigned from 37 to 41 CE. A member of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty, he came to power after the death of his great-uncle Tiberius. The ancient sources claim that he was initially a popular ruler, but, after only a few months, he gave in to his sadistic, depraved, and paranoid impulses and began ruling through terror. He was assassinated on 24 January 41 CE by disaffected members of the Praetorian Guard.
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12 CEBirth of Roman Emperor Caligula.
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31 CECaligula moves to Capri to live with Tiberius.
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18 Mar 37 CE - 24 Jan 41 CEReign of Roman Emperor Caligula.
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39 CEAgrippina the Younger is exiled by Emperor Caligula.
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41 CEThe Praetorian Guard assassinates Roman Emperor Caligula.
