Caligula

third Roman emperor (37–41)
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Caligula
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Caligula

Summary

Caligula is a human[1]. Born in Antium[2], he… he was born on August 31, 12[3]. He passed away in Palatine Hill[4]. He died on January 24, 41[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Antium[2], Caligula…
  • Caligula died in Palatine Hill[4].
  • Caligula was born on August 31, 12[3].
  • Caligula died on January 24, 41[5].
  • Burial took place at Mausoleum of Augustus[8].
  • Caligula's father was Germanicus[9].
  • Caligula's mother was Agrippina the Elder[10].
  • Caligula was married to Junia Claudilla[11].
  • Caligula was married to Livia Orestilla[12].
  • Caligula was married to Lollia Paulina[13].
  • Among Caligula's spouses was Milonia Caesonia[14].
  • A child of Caligula was Julia Drusilla[15].
  • Caligula held citizenship in Ancient Rome[16].
  • Caligula's professions included politician[6].
  • Caligula held the position of Roman emperor[17].
  • Caligula held the position of ancient Roman senator[18].
  • Caligula held the position of Roman consul[19].
  • Caligula's religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[20].
  • Caligula is recorded as male[21].
  • Caligula's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Caligula's family is recorded as Julio-Claudian dynasty[23].
  • Caligula's family is recorded as Julii Caesares[24].
  • Caligula's noble title is recorded as Augustus[25].
  • Caligula's Commons category is recorded as Caligula[26].
  • Caligula's military, police or special rank is recorded as imperator[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Antium[2], Caligula… he was born on August 31, 12[3]. His father was Germanicus[9]. His mother was Agrippina the Elder[10].

Career and Affiliations

Caligula worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Roman emperor[17], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; ancient Roman senator[18], a position[30], in Ancient Rome[31]; and Roman consul[19], an elective office[32], in Ancient Rome[33], founded in -0509[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Junia Claudilla[11], 0017–0036[35], of Ancient Rome[36]; Livia Orestilla[12], an empress consort[37], 0020–0100[38], of Ancient Rome[39]; Lollia Paulina[13], a politician[40], 0015–0049[41], of Ancient Rome[42]; and Milonia Caesonia[14], a consort[43], 0024–0041[44], of Ancient Rome[45]. A child of Caligula was Julia Drusilla[15]. His religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[20].

Death and Burial

Caligula died on January 24, 41[5]. He passed away in Palatine Hill[4]. The cause of death was stab wound[46]. Burial took place at Mausoleum of Augustus[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Caligula include he[47], a taxon[48] and On the Embassy to Gaius[49], a written work[50], written by Philo of Alexandria[51].

Why It Matters

Caligula has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Entities named for him include he[47], a taxon[48] and On the Embassy to Gaius[49], a written work[50], written by Philo of Alexandria[51].

FAQs

Where was Caligula born?

Born in Antium[2], Caligula…

Where did Caligula die?

Caligula died in Palatine Hill[4].

Who were Caligula's parents?

Caligula's father was Germanicus[9]. Caligula's mother was Agrippina the Elder[10].

Who was Caligula married to?

Caligula's spouses include Junia Claudilla[11], Livia Orestilla[12], Lollia Paulina[13], and Milonia Caesonia[14].

What did Caligula do for work?

Caligula worked as politician[6].

References

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  1. [2] . encyclopedia.com. encyclopedia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . finds.org.uk. finds.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Caligula. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Caligula. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . The Augustan Aristocracy. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Augustan Aristocracy. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Augustan Aristocracy. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [46] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Caligula. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Caligula. wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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