office
quaestor
The most junior Roman magistracy, charged with finances; on campaign the quaestor served as a senior officer and could command troops.
Reading notes
- De Bello Civili §1.23.2 quaestor
Junior magistrate handling finance and serving as a commander's deputy.
- De Bello Gallico §1.52.1 quaestor
The junior Roman magistrate in charge of finances; on campaign he ranked as a senior officer and could be given a command.