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Caius Caesar

Roman emperor, possibly Caligula, mentioned as a negative example.

minor

Also known as Caius, Caesar

First appearance: book xii

Caius Caesar shows up with force in Book III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Listed among those who destroyed many but eventually departed from life.
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See Caius Caesar in book xii

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MAMarcus AureliusATAlexander the …HEHeraclitusAPAntoninus PiusAVAnnius VerusCCCaius Caesar

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  • Stoic and Philosophical Mentors
  • Protagonist

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  • Aftermath
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See Caius Caesar in book xii
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