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Caligula

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Noun

1. caligula, gaius, gaius caesar

Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)

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Caligula

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noun
original name Gaius Caesar, son of Germanicus. 12–41 ad, Roman emperor (37–41), noted for his cruelty and tyranny; assassinated

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Caligula

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(born Gaius Caesar) a.d. 12-41; Rom. emperor ( a.d. 37-41): noted for his cruelty

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Caligula

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Emperor of Rome (37-41) who succeeded his adoptive father, Tiberius. After a severe illness, he displayed the ruthlessness, extravagance, and megalomania that led to his assassination.

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