Who was the Roman Emperor with the nickname "Little Soldier's Boot"?
Caligula was the popular nickname of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (31 August AD 12 – 24 January AD 41), Roman emperor (AD 37–41). Born Gaius Julius Caesar (not to be confused with Julius Caesar), Caligula was a member of the house of rulers conventionally known as the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Caligula's father Germanicus, the nephew and adopted son of Emperor Tiberius, was a very successful general and one of Rome's most beloved public figures. The young Gaius earned the nickname "Caligula" (meaning "little soldier's boot", the diminutive form of caliga, hob-nailed military boot) from his father's soldiers while accompanying him during his campaigns in Germania.
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filmnut
I think a lot of people don’t realize that: “Caligula” is in fact a nickname. No member of Roman Royalty would be named after a piece of military footwear.
Pat Salloum
I remembered that Caligula was the emperor's nickname, but wasn't sure of his real name! Can't imagine that anyone called him Caligula to his face once he became emperor!!
teacherchicky
Wrong answer! Don't try to trick us, this is a knowledge quiz!
Albeck1994
Great question.
Janice Fish
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usopened
Great question and explanation.