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Caligula

biographical name

Ca·​lig·​u·​la kə-ˈli-gyə-lə How to pronounce Caligula (audio)
a.d. 12–41 Gaius Caesar Roman emperor (37–41)

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“Caligula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Caligula. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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