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Caligula

Caligula

aka Gaius, Gaius Caesar, Emperor of Rome Caligula, Emperor of Rome Gaius, Emperor of Rome Gaius Caesar Germanicus, Gaius Caesar Germanicus, Gaius Iulius Caesar Germanicus Caligula, Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus, Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus Minor, Julius Caesar Germanicus, Emperor of Rome Gaius

Emperor

12 CE – 41 CE·Roman Empire·Historical

Caligula is documented in the Fictotum archive with 7 recorded media portrayals. Active during the Roman Empire.

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Total 7
Book 3
TV Series 3
Film 1
Portrayal Sentiment — Predominantly villainous
villainous 6complex 1
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Creator Interpretation Matrix(7 Records)
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Work Creator Interpretation Actor / Character
1934 · Book
Robert Gravesvillainous
1934 · Book
Robert Gravesvillainous
1944 · Book
Albert CamuscomplexLead
1953 · Film
Henry Kostervillainous
1968 · TV Series
Philip Mackievillainous
1976 · TV Series
Jack Pulman (BBC)villainous
1976 · TV Series
Jack Pulman (BBC)villainous
Documented Appearances
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I, Claudius
1934·Book·Robert Graves

Mad emperor who declares himself a god

VillainousQ135215
I, Claudius
1934·Book·Robert Graves
VillainousQ135215
Caligula
1944·Book·Albert Camus

A hyper-logical ruler who uses terror to force his subjects to confront the absurdity of existence.

ComplexProtagonistQ217685
The Robe
1953·Film·Henry Koster

A jealous and paranoid emperor who perceives Marcellus's conversion as treason.

VillainousQ1198990
The Caesars
1968·TV Series·Philip Mackie

A despotic tyrant who claims to have invented uncertainty.

VillainousQ7720918
I, Claudius
1976·TV Series·Jack Pulman (BBC)

John Hurt's terrifying performance - insane god-emperor

VillainousQ1344599
I, Claudius
1976·TV Series·Jack Pulman (BBC)
VillainousQ1344599
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Wikidata Q1409
canonical_id: Q1409Fictotum Archive