Assassination of Caligula
Leads the attack that kills Caligula.
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41 in Roman Empire
Explore 14 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 41.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 41
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January
Assassination of Gaius Julius Caesar Caligula
After declaring himself a God by the prefect of the Praetorians, Cassius Chaerea
Assassination of Gaius Julius Caesar Caligula
Is assassinated by Praetorian conspirators.
Assassination of Gaius Julius Caesar Caligula
Leads a group of Praetorians who assassinate Caligula
Death of Caligula
Death of Caligula, assassinated
Death of Cassius Chaerea
Leads a group of Praetorians who assassinate Caligula
Praetorian Recognition
Members of the Praetorian Guard discover Claudius after Caligula's assassination and acclaim him emperor.
Succession
Claudius is proclaimed emperor after the assassination of Caligula on January 24, 41.
Other events (month unknown)
Agrippina Returns from Exile
After Caligula's death, Nero's mother Agrippina returns from exile and resumes control of her son's upbringing.
Continues Provincial Career
Publius Pomponius continues his senatorial and provincial career after Claudius succeeds Caligula.
Exile of Gaius Julius Caesar Caligula
Summons the King of Armenia to Rome & has him exiled
Imperial Marriage
Becomes powerful as Claudius’s wife.
Procurator
Appointed Procurator of Judea
Senate Accepts Claudius
The Senate ultimately accepts Claudius as emperor after the Praetorian Guard has already acclaimed him.
How these records were prepared
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