Caligula – Roman Emperor (12 – 41 AD) Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known in history as Caligula, was the Roman emperor from 37 to 41 AD. 👑 His reign began with great public support and high expectations, but quickly became a symbol of tyranny, eccentricity, and brutality. 😨 Born on August 31, 12 AD, in Antium, he was the son of the famous general Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder. 🏛️ As a child, he wore small soldier boots (caligae) while living with the army, earning him