# Germanicus — Dialogues character guide

> Germanicus in Dialogues by Seneca.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

Roman general, beloved by the people, died under mysterious circumstances.

## In the story

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xvi)

Seneca's brother, whose death he mourned with restraint, fulfilling his duties as a brother without blame as a sovereign.

### [Book IV: The Intrinsic Value of Benefits and Gratitude](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/book-iv)

Cited as the father of Caius Caesar (Caligula), explaining why the empire was given to such a bloodthirsty ruler—for the sake of his virtuous ancestors.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xxxi)

Mentioned as the father of Gaius Caesar, whose virtue justified the bestowal of empire upon his son.

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