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| − | '''Incitatus''' was [[consul]] of the [[Roman Empire]] in 41 AD, the highest political office. | + | '''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. |
[[Category:Roman Empire]] | [[Category:Roman Empire]] | ||
Revision as of 19:49, July 4, 2007
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.