Procurator: Roman official, appointed by a magistrate or the emperor.The word 'procurator' is derived from the Latin verb procurare, which means 'to take care'. Rich Romans have always employed caretakers to administer large amounts of money or agricultural domains; usually,…
Roman provinces: administrative units in the Roman empire. Their number increased steadily, partly because the Romans conquered more territories, partly because large provinces were split up.
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Prusias I the Lame: king of Bithynia (r.228-182 BCE).A son of Ziaelas, who was killed in action in 228 BCE in a battle against the Galatians, Prusias inherited a war in the east. He defeated them, but it was not…
Prytanis (Greek: πρύτανις): highest executive official in a Greek city, usually serving for one year.
The Prytaneum of Sagalassus
The original meaning of…
Psammetichus II: pharaoh of the Saite dynasty, ruler of Egypt from 595 to 589.
Psammetichus II
Egyptian names: Neferibra Psamtik II
Successor of: Necho…