Caligula


(Gaius Caesar) a.d. 12–41, emperor of Rome 37–41.
Contemporary Examples

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Game of Thrones’ ‘The Lion and the Rose’: Joffrey’s Demented, Shocking Royal Wedding Andrew Romano April 13, 2014
The New Fellini: Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘The Great Beauty’ Jimmy So November 17, 2013
An Ivy League Frat Boy’s Shallow Repentance Stefan Beck November 23, 2014
So Long, Democrats Wendy Button October 27, 2008

Historical Examples

Visions and Revisions John Cowper Powys
Tacitus on Germany Tacitus
History of the Jews, Vol. II (of 6) Heinrich Graetz
A Hungarian Nabob Maurus Jkai
Irma in Italy Helen Leah Reed

noun
original name Gaius Caesar, son of Germanicus. 12–41 ad, Roman emperor (37–41), noted for his cruelty and tyranny; assassinated
Caligula [(kuh-lig-yuh-luh)]

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