1. Caligula succeeded Tiberius as Roman emperor.

2. Born Gaius Caesar, “Caligula” is a nickname meaning “Youngest Son.”

3. Caligula was the youngest person to become a Roman emperor.

4. As emperor, Caligula restored treason trials and engaged in wild despotic behavior.

5. In 38 Caligula executed Naevius Sutorius Macro, a prefect who had supported his accession.

6. Caligula’s sister Drusilla was consecrated Diva Drusilla on her death, the first woman in Rome to be so honoured.

7. Caligula made his horse consul (a government official).

8. Caligula was one of the few Roman emperors not to proclaim his own divinity.

9. In January 41, Caligula was murdered at the Palatine Games.