Caligula Caesar

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Julio-Claudian_dynasty
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Antium
gptkbp:born August 31, 12 AD
gptkbp:children gptkb:Julia_Livilla
gptkb:Tiberius_Gemellus
gptkbp:convicted_of March 41 AD
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Julio-Claudian_dynasty
gptkbp:end_of_life AD 41
gptkbp:faction gptkb:Julio-Claudian
gptkbp:father gptkb:Germanicus
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Gaius_Julius_Caesar_Augustus_Germanicus
gptkbp:historical_period Principate
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Caligula Caesar
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:political_organization
extravagance
cruelty
gptkbp:legacy Controversial figure in history
Historical debates about his reign
Subject of numerous films and books
Symbol of tyranny and excess
Influence on later depictions of Roman emperors
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Agrippina_the_Elder
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Caligula
gptkbp:notable_event Invasion of Britain
The assassination plot against him
Construction of the Aqua Claudia
Declaring himself a god
Execution of political enemies
Games in honor of his return from Gaul
The aftermath of his assassination
The appointment of his horse as a consul
The construction of the Palace of the Emperor
The introduction of the imperial cult
The lavish banquets and parties
The construction of the Temple of Castor and Pollux
Building of the floating bridge across the Bay of Naples
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Rome
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:John_Hurt
gptkb:Peter_O'_Toole
gptkb:Malcolm_Mc_Dowell
gptkb:Tom_Baker
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Tiberius
gptkbp:reign_end AD 37
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Ancient_Roman_religion
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Milonia_Caesonia
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Claudius