Junia Claudilla

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Junia Claudilla (d. AD 34, 36 or 37), [1] also known as Junia Claudia,[2] [3] was the first wife of the Roman Emperor Caligula before he came to power. They were married at Antium in 33. [4] Her father was a distinguished senator named Marcus Silanus. [5] She died in 34,[6] 36, [7] or early 37[8] while giving birth to Caligula's first child, which also did not survive. [9]

[edit] Citations

  1. ^ Barrett (1989), p. 32
  2. ^ Barrett (1989), p. 32
  3. ^ Tacitus, Book 6 p20
  4. ^ Barrett (1989), p. 32
  5. ^ Barrett (1989), p. 32
  6. ^ Ferrill (1991), p. 90
  7. ^ Ferrill (1991), p. 106
  8. ^ Garzetti (1974), p. 86
  9. ^ Suetonius, 12.2


[edit] References

  • Barrett, Anthony A. (1989). Caligula: The Corruption of Power. New Haven: Yale University Press. ISBN 0-300-04653-7.
  • Garzetti, Albino (1976) From Tiberius to the Antonines: A History of the Roman Empire from AD 12-192. London: Methuen & Co. LTD. ISBN 0-416-70480-8.

[edit] External Links

Life of Caligula by Suetonius

The Annals/Book 6 by Tacitus


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