Caligula

Caligula was the third emperor of Rome, and a major piece of work. He is most widely known for his violent bouts of insanity and at times comically absurd cruelty. Famous examples include the random murder of spectators at the arena, forcing his army to plunder the sea; and obsession with his own supposed immortality. He followed in his predecessors' footsteps when he was assassinated by concerned civil servants.