Statements (285)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Emperor
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
power struggle
|
| gptkbp:assassination_plot |
inspired by fear
motivated by revenge planned by the Senate |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
August 31, 12 AD
August 31, AD 12 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Antium
|
| gptkbp:birth_year |
12 AD
|
| gptkbp:born |
Augustus 31, 12 AD
|
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Augustus
12 AD |
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Mausoleum_of_Augustus
|
| gptkbp:cause_of_death |
gptkb:Assassin
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Julia_Livilla
gptkb:Tiberius_Gemellus |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:The_Palace_of_the_Emperor
The Aqua Claudia |
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Claudius
gptkb:Tiberius gptkb:Nero |
| gptkbp:crowned |
37 AD
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
public spectacles
Inspiration for literature Inspiration for film Inspiration for music Inspiration for theater Inspiration for art |
| gptkbp:death_date |
January 24, 41 AD
January 24, AD 41 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Rome
|
| gptkbp:death_year |
41 AD
|
| gptkbp:died |
January 24, 41 AD
|
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Rome
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:Julio-Claudian
gptkb:Julio-Claudian_dynasty gptkb:Julio-Claudian_Dynasty |
| gptkbp:era |
Principate
|
| gptkbp:family |
Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder
|
| gptkbp:famous_event |
his reign marked by instability
reformed the military increased the power of the emperor his death led to a power struggle established a new tax system ordered the construction of a palace on the Palatine Hill his life inspired various works of art and literature constructed a floating bridge declared himself a god executed many senators expanded the Roman Empire faced multiple assassination attempts held extravagant banquets held lavish games his legacy is controversial his reign is often studied in Roman history. his rule is often cited as an example of tyranny increased the size of the Roman navy invaded Britain made his horse a consul ordered the execution of his cousin proclaimed himself a living god purged political enemies was declared a public enemy after his death |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I am a god."
" I will make them love me." " Let them hate me, so long as they fear me." |
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Germanicus
|
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Gaius_Julius_Caesar_Augustus_Germanicus
|
| gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:Julia_Livilla
gptkb:Tiberius_Gemellus |
| gptkbp:has_sibling |
gptkb:Julia_Livilla
gptkb:Drusilla |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Tacitus
gptkb:Josephus gptkb:Suetonius |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Symbol of excess
Cautionary tale of absolute power Influenced perceptions of tyranny |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
1st century AD
Principate |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked end of his reign
|
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Cassius_Dio
gptkb:Josephus gptkb:Suetonius |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Caligula
|
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Milonia_Caesonia
|
| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
Extravagance
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Julio-Claudian_dynasty
|
| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
gptkb:Tyrant
cruel leader mad ruler |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:The_Great_Fire_of_Rome
gptkb:tyranny gptkb:military_campaigns Religious Reforms building projects madness public spectacles Cruelty Building Projects extravagance political purges Political purges insanity Extravagance Public spectacles Public Games cruelty excessive spending Military campaigns in Britain Political Purges the construction of the Aqua Claudia building the Aqua Claudia Building bridges The construction of temples executions of perceived enemies The construction of the Colosseum The use of spies Conflict with the Senate The persecution of Christians deification of himself Declaring himself a god The expansion of the Roman Empire The construction of the Temple of Castor and Pollux appointing his horse as consul building the Palace of Domitian flooding the treasury hostility towards the Senate the Games of the Circus Maximus the construction of a floating bridge the construction of the Aqua Alsietina the construction of the Aqua Anio Vetus the construction of the Aqua Appia the construction of the Aqua Marcia the construction of the Aqua Tepula the construction of the Aqua Traiana the construction of the Aqua Virgo the construction of the Baths of Agrippa the construction of the Circus of Nero the construction of the Colosseum the construction of the Domus Aurea the construction of the Forum of Augustus the construction of the Temple of Augustus the construction of the Temple of Jupiter unusual behavior the construction of the Temple of the Divine Julius The appointment of his horse as consul The construction of the Circus of Caligula The construction of the Forum of Caligula The construction of the Temple of Jupiter. The execution of political rivals The introduction of gladiatorial games The introduction of new taxes Alleged insanity Horse named Incitatus The construction of ships The construction of the Aqua Traiana The construction of the Arch of Caligula The establishment of a cult of personality The establishment of a new calendar The establishment of a new currency The establishment of a new diplomatic policy The establishment of a new legal code The establishment of a new military strategy The establishment of a new trade route The establishment of a personal guard The execution of senators The expansion of the imperial cult The lavish games and festivals The lavish spending of public funds The use of torture |
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Agrippina_the_Elder
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Caligula
gptkb:Gaius_Julius_Caesar_Augustus_Germanicus gptkb:Little_Boots |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:The_Great_Fire_of_Rome
Invasion of Britain Declared himself a god Public games and spectacles Construction of the Aqua Claudia The establishment of the Imperial Cult Declaring himself a god The expansion of the Roman Empire The construction of the Temple of Castor and Pollux Building of the floating bridge Games in honor of his sister The appointment of his horse as consul The construction of the Circus of Caligula The construction of the Forum of Caligula The construction of the Palace of the Caesars The construction of the Temple of Jupiter. The establishment of the Imperial Court The establishment of the Praetorian Guard The establishment of the Roman legal system The establishment of the Roman postal system The execution of political rivals The expansion of the Roman Navy The introduction of gladiatorial games The introduction of new laws and reforms The introduction of new taxes The introduction of the Roman calendar reforms The lavish banquets and feasts The military campaigns in Germany The public games and spectacles Built a floating bridge |
| gptkbp:notable_ruler |
gptkb:Rome
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| gptkbp:number_of_assassins |
at least 6
|
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Antium
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Rome
|
| gptkbp:political_affiliation |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
|
| gptkbp:political_position |
gptkb:Emperor
unstable |
| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:literature gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Tiberius
|
| gptkbp:reason_for_assassination |
gptkb:tyranny
|
| gptkbp:reform |
increased power of the emperor
|
| gptkbp:reign |
4 years
37 AD 41 AD AD 37 AD 41 AD 37 to AD 41 37 AD to 41 AD |
| gptkbp:reign_end |
41 AD
AD 41 January 24, 41 AD |
| gptkbp:reign_start |
37 AD
AD 37 March 18, 37 AD |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Roman_Paganism
gptkb:Ancient_Roman_Religion |
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:Claudius
|
| gptkbp:reputation |
gptkb:Tyrant
gptkb:Deloitte madness Madman |
| gptkbp:ruled |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
|
| gptkbp:sibling |
gptkb:Julia_Livilla
gptkb:Drusus_Caesar gptkb:Nero_Caesar gptkb:Tiberius_Caesar |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Milonia_Caesonia
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| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Claudius
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Claudius
|
| gptkbp:temple |
gptkb:Temple_of_Augustus
gptkb:Temple_of_Castor_and_Pollux |
| gptkbp:theory |
gptkb:Cassius_Chaerea
gptkb:Tillius_Cimber Julius Lupus |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Pontifex_Maximus
gptkb:Emperor gptkb:diplomat Imperator Emperor of Rome |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
41 AD
|
| gptkbp:was_executed_by |
gptkb:Palace_of_the_Caesars
gptkb:Cassius_Chaerea gptkb:Members_of_the_Praetorian_Guard gptkb:Praetorian_Guard gptkb:political_reforms shift in power dynamics 41 AD Stabbing Members of the Senate January 24, 41 AD symbol of political violence influence on future emperors change in leadership stabbed to death members of the Senate Claudius becomes emperor catalyst for change in Rome end of a controversial reign historical lesson on tyranny impact on Roman history legacy of fear in leadership reflection of Roman politics |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
gptkb:Gaius_Julius_Caesar_Augustus_Germanicus
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dame_Helen_Mirren
gptkb:Roman_Empire gptkb:Julius_Caesar gptkb:Absurdism |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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