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Also Known As Gaius Caesar • Gaius Caesar Germanicus
Born August 31, 12 • Anzio • Italy
Died January 24, 41 (aged 28) • Rome • Italy
Title / Office emperor (37-41), Roman Empire
House / Dynasty Julio-Claudian dynasty
Notable Family Members father Germanicus • mother Vipsania Agrippina • sister Julia Agrippina

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