Category: Praetorian Guard
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Roman Emperor Caligula was assassinated because of a conspiracy by officers of the Praetorian Guard, senators, and courtiers. January 24, 41 C.E.
Image: Marble bust of Caligula, 37—41 C.E. On this date in history, Roman Emperor Caligula was assassinated because of a conspiracy by officers of the Praetorian Guard, senators, and courtiers. Caligula was described as an insane emperor who was very self-absorbed, short-tempered, who was a capricious killer, and one who indulged in too much spending…
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