... Suetonius stating 'His frantic and reckless behaviour roused murderous thoughts in certain minds'.Clearly then, the senate did become a focus for opposition against the emperors, with Caligula being assasinated by Cassius Chaerea in 41, a tribune of the praetorian guard and involving a number of senators. However it was arguably unsuccessful as a focus for opposition as the senate had no power to officially ... is known for writing based simply on court gossip. Similarly, Vespasian faced opposition from individual senators, most notably Helvidius Priscus who failed to recognise Vespasia...

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