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    Roman Soldiers: 10 Facts About Life in the Roman Army

    • There were two main classes of Roman soldier. Firstly, there were legionaries, who were citizens of Rome and were highly respected soldiers. Members of the second class were auxiliaries, who were recruite… See more

    There Were Half A Million Soldiers in The Roman Army

    The Roman armyis thought to have contained roughly half a million soldiers at its peak. This huge number was made up of smaller units, made up of roughly 4,000-6,000 soldi… See more

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    Soldiers Sometimes Mutinied Against Their Centurions

    Centurions typically ruled by violence: they would carry a short stick or rod of vine and use it to beat unruly soldiers. In 14 AD, a centurion known as Lucilius was referred to by his men … See more

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    Roman Soldiers Were Paid Based on Their Rank and Class

    While it’s difficult to convert denarii (an ancient Roman coinage) into modern currency, it’s helpful to reflect the hierarchy of pay in the Roman army. In the 2nd century, ne… See more

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    A day in the life of a Roman soldier: What was it like?
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    What are some facts about Roman soldiers?
    Here are some facts about Roman soldiers: Only men over the age of twenty could become a soldier and join one of the legions of the Roman Army. All regular Roman soldiers (legionaries) were Roman citizens, but this didn’t mean that they had to live in Rome.
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