49 ⟶ Assassination of Caligula and Family
January 24 Caligula, Roman emperor (assassinated) (b. 12 AD)...
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🗡️ Caligula Assassinated; Claudius Becomes Roman Emperor
January 24
Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel despotism, is assassinated by his disgruntled Praetorian Guards.
Claudius succeeds his nephew, Caligula, as emperor.⟶
Roman EmpireEmperorAssassinationSuccessionAncient romeClaudiusCaligula
Italy🔪 Assassination of Caligula and Family
January 24
Caligula, Roman emperor (assassinated) (b. 12 AD)
Julia Drusilla, daughter of Caligula (assassinated) (b. 39 AD)
Milonia Caesonia, wife of Caligula (assassinated) (b. 6 AD)⟶
Roman EmpireAssassinationAncient romeEmperorCaligulaPolitical InstabilityPolitical Violence
Italy