'''Incitatus''' was [[consul]] of the [[Roman Empire]] in 41 AD, the highest political office. He was unusual amongst consuls insofar as he was a horse, appointed by the emperor [[Caligula]]. After Caligula's assassination on January 24 that year, Incitatus was divested of office.
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'''Incitatus''' was [[consul]] of the [[Roman Empire]] in 41 AD, the highest political office. According to legend, he was unusual amongst consuls insofar as he was a horse, appointed by the emperor [[Caligula]]. After Caligula's assassination on January 24 that year, Incitatus was divested of office.