Official

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Praetor

Praetor: Roman magistrate, responsible for the administration of justice. A Roman magistrate and two lictors carrying fasces The word praetor indicates the…

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Prefect

Prefect: Roman official, appointed by a magistrate or the emperor. Replica of a dedication by Pontius Pilate, "praefectus Judaea", who dedicated…

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Proconsul

Proconsul: Roman magistrate, former consul in charge of a province. A Roman magistrate and two lictors carrying fasces Like a propraetor, the…

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Procurator

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,…

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Propraetor

Propraetor: Roman magistrate, former praetor in charge of a province. A dedication to Gavius Macer, commander of III Augusta, from Lepcis…

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Prytanis

Prytanis (Greek: πρύτανις): highest executive official in a Greek city, usually serving for one year. The Prytaneum of Sagalassus The original meaning of…

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Quaestor

Quaestor: Roman magistrate, responsible for fiscal administration.The word quaestor means "the one who asks questions". This magistrate is first mentioned in the Laws of the Twelve Tables, although there are reports about quaestors who served under the Roman kings. Their…

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