[2014] Leannah Ortiz: Roman emperor caracalla

Roman Emperor Caracalla

Although Caracalla was a cruel ruler he did extrodianary things like building public baths. He is well-known as a military genius and leader

* Looked up to Alexander the Great and adopted clothing, weapons, behaviour, trade routes, and portraits of Alexander.* Adopted Egyptian culture.* The Caracalla Baths was built in 212 A.D. and seated 1600 people.

*Gave military more money. * Gave citizenship to the people, maintaing peace.*Had public baths built which honored him and was named after him, Caracalla Baths.* Led military campaigns.* Introduced a silver coin called Antoninianus.*His empire was big and powerful. * He was worshiped like a god and he acted like one.*Cruel leader by exiling thousands of people.* started Parthian War by refusing to mary Parthian King's daughter.*When his empire grew bigger and bigger, his staff started to lose confidence and he was killed.

Marcus Aurelius AntoninusLucicus Septimus BassianusCaesar The name Caracalla comes from a type of cloak he wore that he favored

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He invaded Germany, Egypt, and Parthia

Ruled 188-217 A.D.

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Why is he important in Roman History

Caracalla and his brother Geta shared power with their father, Septimius Severus, making them co-rulers. When their father died they began to fight over the power and later Caracalla murdered his brother becoming the next emperor.

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