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The Legio XIII was not founded by an emperor. It was founded by Julius Caesar. He levied it to march against the Belgae of northern Gaul and It was the legion with which he r crossed the River Rubicund to wage his civil war against the forces of the senate. It was reconstituted by Octavian (the future Augustus to suppress the rebellion of Sextus Pompeius (son of Pompey) in Sicily.It acquired the cognomen Gemina (twin) after being reinforced with veteran legionaries from other legions after the civil war against Mark Antony.
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∙ 8y agoThis Roman legion was the result of Octavian's combination of a legion of Julius Caesar and one Octavian had created. Octavian had a 13th legion in the civil war with Mark Antony. At the end of that war, Octavian's 13th was combined with Caesar's old 13th to create the 13th Germina legion.
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What was the emblem of the 4th Flavia Felix Roman legion?
This legion was actually reconstituted by Vespasian
When was Roman Legion-Hare created?
Roman Legion-Hare was created on 1955-11-12.
What Roman emperor founded the First Minervia legion?
The Legio I MInervia was founded by the emperor Domitian in 82
What Roman emperor founded the 2nd Italica legion?
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What man reorganized the legion?
A man named Principes. The most famous and probably most significant reformer of the Ancient Roman legions was Marius. However, various other Roman leaders, including Emperor Diocletian and Eastern Roman Emperor Heraclius, also reformed the legions. As to reorganizations of non-Roman legions, I don't know.
What was the emblem of the 4th Flavia Felix Roman legion?
This legion was actually reconstituted by Vespasian
When was Roman Legion-Hare created?
Roman Legion-Hare was created on 1955-11-12.
Who served in the roman legion?
Byzantium and Etruscans and the emperor of Julius Caesar
What Roman Emperor founded the First Italica legion?
The Lagio I Italica was founded by the emperor Nero in 66.
What Roman emperor founded the First Minervia legion?
The Legio I MInervia was founded by the emperor Domitian in 82
What Roman Emperor established the Second Italica Legion?
The Legio II Italica was established in 165 by Marcus Aurelius.
What is a brief background of the 7th Gemina Roman legion?
Legio VII Gemina It was founded in AD 68 in Spain by Galba, the Governor of the Roman province of Hispania Taraconensis (northern, central and eastern Spain), to take part in his rebellion against the emperor Nero and took part in the civil wars of the Year of the Four Emperors, serving in Pannonia Eastern Austria and Western Hungary, along the mid Danube). After this it was stationed by Vespasian, the new emperor, in Hispania Tarraconensis to replace of the Legio VI Victrix and Legio X Gemina, which were transferred to Germania. It was the most important military unit in Hispania (Spain and Portugal). It was based at Legio (modern Leon) and had detachments based in Tarraco (Tarragona), the chief city of the province, Tritium Magallum (Tricio in the La Rioja area), Lucus Augusti (Lugo), close to the gold mines of Astorga (near Leon) and of an unknown location in northern Portugal, Emerita Augusta, in Hispania Lusitania which was under the control of the governor of that province.
Who does Flavia Gemina marry in Roman Mysteries?
Spoiler for anyone who has not read 'The Man From Pomegranate Street': In the final book of the series Flavia Gemina marries Gaius Valerius Flaccus (aka Floppy)
What Roman emperor founded the 2nd Triana legion?
Legio II Traiana was founded by the emperor Trajan in 105 together with XXX Ulpia Victrix, for the campaigns in Dacia. This legion was used in Trajan's campaign against the Parthians. In the late second century it helped to defend Alexandria.
What is the name of the Nobal girl in Caroline Lawrence's the roman detective series?
she is called Flavia Gemina
What Roman emperor founded the 2nd Italica legion?
The Legio II Italica was founded by the emperor Marcus Aurelius in 165. It was stationed the Roman province of Noricum, in the mid Danube area, where Germanic incursions were frequent. This legion had the emblem of a she-wolf and twins. Originally recruits from Italy were its soldiers. One of its outstanding honors was the relief of Aquileia in 169 AD.
What is the duration of Roman Legion-Hare?
The duration of Roman Legion-Hare is 420.0 seconds.
