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Caligula

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Ca·lig·u·la  (k-lgy-l) Originally Gaius Claudius Caesar Germanicus. a.d. 12-41.
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.
Caligula [kəˈlɪgjʊlə]
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(Biographies / Caligula (12-41) M, Roman, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) original name Gaius Caesar, son of Germanicus. 12-41
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Noun1.CaligulaCaligula - Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)
Gaius, Gaius Caesar
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Caligula [kəˈlɪgjʊla] n → Caligola m
Caligula [kəˈlɪgjʊla] n → Caligola m


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