96 ⟶ Emperor Domitian Assassinated, Flavian Dynasty Ends
September 18 – Emperor Domitian is stabbed to death by a fre...
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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.⟶
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Italy🏛️ Claudius Recognized as Roman Emperor by the Senate
January 25 – After a night of negotiation, Claudius is accepted as emperor by the Senate.⟶
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Italy🏛️ Caligula's Reign Ends; Claudius Becomes Emperor
Gaius Caesar Germanicus/Caligula (AD 37–41).⟶
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Italy👑 Flavian Dynasty Ascends to Power
🗡️ Emperor Domitian Assassinated, Flavian Dynasty Ends
September 18 – Emperor Domitian is stabbed to death by a freedman at the age 44 after a 15-year reign, in a palace conspiracy involving officers of the Praetorian Guard. The Flavian Dynasty ends.⟶
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Italy👑 Death of Roman Emperor Domitian
September 18 – Domitian, Roman emperor (b. AD 51)⟶
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