Born: 4 April AD 188 · Died: 8 April AD 217 · Age at death: 29
How old was Caracalla when he died?
Caracalla died aged 29. He was born on 4 April AD 188 and died on 8 April AD 217.
Roman emperor known for building massive public baths in Rome
Did you know?He granted Roman citizenship to all free men across the entire empire, largely to increase the number of people available to pay taxes.
Quick facts
Date of birth4 April AD 188
Date of death8 April AD 217
Age at death29
Cause of deathStab wound
NationalityRoman
BirthplaceLugdunum, Gaul
Occupationpolitician, monarch
Editor's Take:
Caracalla is remembered for both brutality and one of Rome's most far-reaching laws. He murdered his brother and thousands of his supporters to secure power. He raised army pay and spent much of his reign on campaign. His citizenship edict changed the legal status of millions, though it may have been aimed at raising taxes. His baths remained one of Rome's wonders. He was killed by a soldier while relieving himself by the roadside.
Key Milestones
211: Becomes emperor with his brother Geta
212: Extends Roman citizenship across the empire
216: Opens the Baths of Caracalla
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (born Lucius Septimius Bassianus, 4 April 188 – 8 April 217), better known by his nickname Caracalla (Latin:), was Roman emperor from 198 to 217 AD, first serving as nominal co-emperor under his father and then ruling alone after 211 AD.
