WAC: Gaius (Caligula)

     I Gaius, also known as Caligula, was born on August 31st in AD 12.  I was born into the town of Antium and was one of third born to my family.  I was given the nickname "Caligula" because of my small feet but I did not like this name.  I was a famous Roman Emperor who helped build and change Rome forever. I was loved by many and some of my decisions changed Rome for the better.
     Firstly, I became emperor on the 16th of March in the year AD 37.  I have been described to have been a noble and moderate ruler for the first two years of my reign as emperor.  To gain supporters I granted bonuses to those in the military, city troops, and the army outside of Italy.  I also helped those who were hurt by the Imperial tax system and put on public spectacles, such as gladiator battles.  I had my father-in- aw, brother-in-law, cousin, and my adopted son executed.
     In AD 38, I started to focus on political and public reform.  I had the accounts of public funds published, which hadn't been made public while Tiberius reigned.  I also aided those who had lost things in fires, abolished certain taxes, and gave out prizes at gymnastic events.  One of the most important events that I did was restoring democratic elections.  Some didn't agree with my actions, executing people without full trials and forcing my helper Macro to commit suicide, but I think there's nothing wrong with that.
     In AD 39, the relations between the Roman Senate and I were demolished, why it happened is unknown.  After the relations with the Senate were ended I was met with a number of conspiracies against me, one which ended with the governor of Germany being executed.  In AD 40, I expanded the Roman Empire into Mauretania and tried to expand into Britanna.  I had those in Rome worship me as a physical god even including the Senators.
     On the 24th of January in AD 41 Chaerea and some other guardsmen plotted to assassinate me.  Their plot worked, Chaerea is claimed to have stabbed me first, resulting in my death.  The actions and decisions during my reign have changed Rome and even the world.  Some of my decisions were quite noble but other's were a bit questionable.  It goes to show you that the decisions of the emperors of Rome have changed the way you live forever.