When is Caracalla's birthday?

Caracalla's birthday is April 4. He was born on April 4, AD 188 in Lugdunum, Gaul.

Who shares a birthday with Caracalla?

Famous people who share Caracalla's April 4 birthday include Maya Angelou, Heath Ledger, Robert Downey Jr., Andrei Tarkovsky and Tristan Tzara.

Royalty · Politics · AD 188–AD 217

Caracalla — Age & Birthday

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.

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Caracalla: The Emperor Who Made Romans of All

Roman emperor, born 188

Caracalla was born in Lugdunum on 4 April 188.

His Constitutio Antoniniana of 212 granted citizenship to most free people in the empire.

He built the vast Baths of Caracalla in Rome.

He was assassinated in 217 while travelling near Carrhae.

Career highlights

198Augustus: made co-emperor
211Accession: succeeds Septimius Severus
211Fratricide: has Geta killed
212Citizenship: edict for free men
217Death: assassinated in the east

Did you know?His nickname came from a hooded Gallic cloak he liked to wear.

Age at death: 29
Years since death: 1809

Family

Father: Septimius Severus
Mother: Julia Domna
Spouse: Fulvia Plautilla
Children: Elagabalus, Severus Alexander, Aurelia Antonina

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When is Caracalla's birthday?: Caracalla's birthday is April 4. He was born on April 4, AD 188 in Lugdunum, Gaul.
How old was Caracalla when he died?: Caracalla died on April 8, AD 217, aged 29.
Who shares a birthday with Caracalla?: Famous people who share Caracalla's April 4 birthday include Maya Angelou, Heath Ledger, Robert Downey Jr., Andrei Tarkovsky and Tristan Tzara.

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