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Antoninus Caracalla
Roman emperor known for cruelty and military campaigns in Gaul.
minor
Also known as Antoninus Caracalla, Antoninus, Caracalla
First appearance: XIX: That One Should Avoid Being Despised and Hated
Antoninus Caracalla shows up with force in XIX: That One Should Avoid Being Despised and Hated. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cruel and rapacious emperor who came to a bad end despite satisfying soldiers.
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- Ruthless political exemplars
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