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centurio
centurion
A centurion: the professional backbone officer of the legion, commanding a century; ranked by seniority, with the centurions of the first cohort the most senior.
Reading notes
- De Bello Civili §1.3.3 centurions
Officer commanding a century; the senior (chief) centurions ranked highest in the legion.
- De Bello Gallico §1.39.5 centurions
The professional backbone officers of the legion, each commanding a century and ranked by seniority.