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Conspiracy of Cassius Chaerea against Caligula
Cassius Chaerea and the Praetorian Guard assassinate Emperor Caligula in a secluded corridor of the palace on Palatine Hill.
Accession of Claudius as Roman Emperor
The Praetorian Guard, after assassinating Emperor Caligula, discovers and proclaims Claudius as the new Emperor of Rome. Claudius, previously overlooked due to his physical disabilities and perceived
Assassination of Caligula
A small group of conspirators, led by Cassius Chaerea, ambush and assassinate the Roman Emperor Caligula in the dimly lit cryptoporticus beneath the Palatine Hill.
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2023