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'''Caligula''' ([[Latin]]: ''Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus'', AD 12 – AD 41) was the third Roman emperor. He reigned from AD 37-41. "Caligula" was a childhood nickname that meant "little boots." He was one of the most hated emperors. He was killed by Cassius, captain of the Praetorian Guard.

'''Caligula''' ([[Latin]]: ''Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus'', AD 12 – AD 41) was the third Roman emperor. He reigned from AD 37-41. "Caligula" was a childhood nickname that meant "little boots." He was one of the most hated emperors. He was killed by Cassius, captain of the Praetorian Guard.

Historical accounts depict Caligula as a monster, engaging in horrendous and despicable. In Caligula defense, it should be noted that these accounts originate from [[senator]]s who felt a need to justify his murder.

Historical accounts depict Caligula as a monster, engaging in horrendous and despicable acts. In Caligula's defense, it should be noted that these accounts originate with [[senator]]s who felt a need to justify his murder.

The plotters assumed that the Senate would regain power upon Caligula's death. But the Praetorians named Claudius, Caligula's uncle, as emperor. Claudius had avoided Caligula's purges by being (or posing as) a halfwit.

The plotters assumed that the Senate would regain power upon Caligula's death. But the Praetorians named Claudius, Caligula's uncle, as emperor. Claudius had avoided Caligula's purges by being (or posing as) a halfwit.